Under general supervision and in consultation with the responsible Radiation Oncologist, is responsible for coordinating, managing and communicating the plan of treatment to patients and their families. Specifically, the nurse assists in communications with patients, triages patients and patient issues, performs symptom management and teaches patients regarding their disease process and treatment. In addition, the nurse collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team and utilizes clinical outcomes data to support innovative and cost effective changes to clinical practice.Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Licensures/Certifications:
• Current Registered Nurse—State of Maryland
• OCN Preferred
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider
• ONS
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Card or Certificate Preferred
Experience:
At least 3-5 years of diversified, progressive oncology nursing experience in acute care and/or outpatient settings within the cancer care continuum.
Skills:
• Ability to assess, triage and document medical information pertinent to the oncology patient
• Skill in oral and written communication to address patient/family and staff concerns.
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving using available resources in innovative ways.
• Interpersonal relationship skills in order to communicate effectively with the oncology care team.
• Computer and personal productivity skills to enable effective use of e-mail, the Internet, and word processing packages.
Pay Range
$78,403.65 - $130,546.00
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.