Registered Nurse - Full Time - Radiation Oncology, Mansfield Office

Currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for the Radiation Oncology office in Mansfield, MA. Position is 40 hours. 8 hour shifts. Prefer previous experience working with Oncology patients. OCN - Oncology Nursing Certification is required to be obtained by the end of the 1st year of employment if employee is not already certified.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a complex patient population receiving radiation treatment
• Provide patient and family education as well as psychosocial and emotional support

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of radiation oncology experience preferred
• 1 year previous medical oncology experience
• Computer literate
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Effective collaboration with multiple cancer center sites
• Clinical expertise incorporating critical thinking
• Familiar with principles and practices of clinical research
• Command of verbal and written English language

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing (RN)

License/Certification:

• Current nursing license in Massachusetts
• BLS required
• OCN – Oncology Nursing Certification required by end of 1st year of employment

Age Specific Criteria:  Should be able to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.