Position Summary

Staff nurses work with the physician to educate and care for the patient throughout their course of radiation treatment. Nurses also gather information for follow ups and new patient consults for documentation for the electronic medical record.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing - Required

Experience

1-2 Years Radiation Oncology - Preferred

License & Certification

Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required

National Certification - Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Coordinates with hospital and outside physician offices for surgical procedures. Maintains liaison with other disciplines such as social services, dietitian, speech therapy, physical therapy, pastoral care, and palliative care. Schedules appointments and procedures related to radiation therapy.
• Assures patients understand their specific disease, diagnosis, treatment and follow up care plans. Facilitates communications between physician and patient when gaps in communications and understanding are noted.
• Keeps equipment and facilities in good working order. Knowledgeable and maintains safety and infection control standards.
• Assist physician in radiation implant procedures and other special procedures by doing pre and post procedure assessment and removal of devices. Maintains sterilization of equipment needed for procedures.
• Reinforce physician's advice to patients regarding reactions to treatment and care. Involves patient and family in planning Identifies learning barriers, readiness to learn and cultural issues that can impact learning for patient and family.
• Performs assessment and comprehensive review of history on new patients and established patients. Measures and documents vitals Performs medicine reconciliation.

Associates Degree in Nursing - Required

Registered Nurse License in South Carolina - Required

About St. Joseph's/Candler

St. Joseph's/Candler is rich in history and heritage. Its anchor institutions, St. Joseph's Hospital and Candler Hospital, are two of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in the nation. As such, both have been a part of the Savannah landscape and culture for a combined history of more than 350 years. In 1997, the two legendary hospitals and their various entities developed a joint operating agreement, creating the largest health system in Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Low Country.

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