Radiation Oncology Nurse (Hiring Immediately)
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center • MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation • MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center has been the area’s only comprehensive, accredited and multidisciplinary cancer treatment center in the 10-county area surrounding Black Hawk County for more than 25 years. As Iowa’s first stand-alone facility to combine both radiation and chemotherapy treatment, and offer full support services in one convenient location, the center has stood as a promise of hope for those with cancer. Want to learn more about MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care ? MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care | MercyOne Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic RN in our MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care As a Clinic RN at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings and are responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. They are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision Schedule: full time 40 hours a week 8:30a-5:00p No Weekends no holidays General Requirements: We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Radiation Oncology Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team In this role, you will care for patients undergoing radiation therapy, provide education and emotional support, manage treatment side effects, and collaborate closely with radiation oncologist(s). Key Responsibilities: Assess and monitor patient health status before, during, and after radiation therapy, including symptom management and interpretation of clinical data. Educate patients and families about radiation therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care strategies to support treatment tolerance. Manage side effects such as skin reactions, fatigue, and treatment-area discomfort by implementing evidence-based interventions. Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the treatment process. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and nursing colleagues. Maintain accurate documentation, including treatment progress, symptom tracking, and patient records. Coordinate imaging procedures and obtain outside images. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and radiation protection guidelines. Participate in quality improvement, patient education initiatives, and continuing education. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Plans, assesses, intervenes, and provides direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation). Performs comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational). Makes nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs. Administers medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and documents accordingly. Performs nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions. Assists providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs. Educates patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; documents education and evaluates understanding. Participates in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects. Maintains documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults. Maintains and monitors supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follows maintenance and quality control protocols; reports malfunctions. Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiates emergency procedures. Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior Education: Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Active RN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License acceptable where applicable. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire. Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office). Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties. Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
