Job ID: 24-03350

Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology
Washington DC NW

MUST:
Experienced Registered Nurse for Radiation Oncology
BSN required
BLS required
Experience with Oncology
Inpatient experience required
DC Registered Nurse Lic.

DUTIES:
Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum of Radiation Oncologic care for all patients.
Educates/provides information, supports patients, and facilitates treatment plans.
Functions as a patient advocate, guides patients and families throughout cancer care and survivorship experience.
Performs the intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred to for Radiation Therapy.
Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information, or access to the system.
Screens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointments.
Responsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation process.
Facilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians including: Radiology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Medicine
Coordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient s care, to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective manner.
Identifies opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials. Communicates information to physicians, research coordinators and referring physicians to promote clinical trial enrollment. Responsible for clinical trial Informed Consent and specimen collection as needed.
Navigates the patient/caregiver through the continuum of care, providing education and resources about medical condition, diagnostic procedures, treatments, clinical trials, support services, hospital processes, and other relevant information. Serves as an ongoing resource for patient/caregiver education and support.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.