Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General understands the concerns and needs of patients and families going through cancer. The experienced team of oncology and hematology cancer specialists work together with a multi-disciplinary team to take cancer treatment to the next level by treating the patient, not the disease, with both inpatient and outpatient care. By joining the team as a Radiation Oncology RN Specialist, you will deliver exceptional care throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed. By caring for patients going through radiation treatments, you play a big role in the care these patients receive during their cancer journey.
A caregiver in this position works 4 8-hour shifts from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. No weekends or holidays will be required.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Collaborate with Radiation Oncologist, referring physicians and staff members to provide optimal care of patients and families.
Obtain a history related to the patients chief complaint and assess the health status of patients scheduled to undergo Radiation Oncology treatments.
Notify the responsible Radiation Oncologist and/or Radiation Therapist about findings and concerns needing attention prior to, during, and following treatment.
Document patient care and effectiveness of interventions and treatments.
Deliver direct care to patients as established in the patient's plan of care according to established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Prepare patients and assist physicians with examination, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
Administer medications to patients and accurately chart.
Start, discontinue and monitor IV lines.
Comply with all Radiation Oncology System (IMPAC) entry requirements for accurate patient charting, charges and tracking monitors as appropriate.
Initiate new programs for patient care and patient/family education and reinforce patient and family teaching.
Aid in the design and development of department administrative and operational policies and procedures, safety rules, environmental requirements, infection control standards and regulatory agency requirements.
Work on clinical education projects.
Coordinate other departments involved in the treatment of a patient (e.g., anesthesiology and a nurse at Akron Children's Hospital).
Establish good rapport with patients, families, visitors, physicians and staff.
Provide conscious sedation and monitoring to patients undergoing radiation treatment or procedure.
Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department/job specific competencies and requirements.
Maintain applicable certification/licensure.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Ohio
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of basic cardiac arrhythmia recognition when ECG monitoring is utilized
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Oncology experience
Two years of recent RN experience
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Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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