RN Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy FT Days at AdventHealth in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• *$5,000 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates (see terms below)
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time (FT)

Shift: 

• Days, M-F, Working 4 Days Per Week (10 hour shifts) with Monday or Friday off - No Weekends or Holidays
• Infrequent float shifts to Cancer Center may be required

Location: 2501 North Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Unit Highlights:

• High-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy is an advanced type of internal radiation therapy (implant therapy). During this treatment, high doses of radiation are delivered in a short time (approximately ten minutes), with minimal risk to nearby organs.
• We also have state of the art equipment and facilities including a brachytherapy operating suite, a portable CT scanner to allow for imaging during implants, and MRI planning for prostate and gynecological brachytherapy.
• Nurses with surgical and/or procedural experience would be highly successful in this role and may enjoy the opportunity to use their skills in this highly specialized treatment area of Brachytherapy.

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you’ll contribute:

• NURSING PROCESS: Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and interventions and nursing diagnosis according to patients actual or potential health conditions or needs. (American Nurses Association (ANA), 2012). Based on the assessment and diagnosis, sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for the patient (ANA, 2012), assisting in the development and implementation of an individualized plan of care. Prioritizes and completes follow up assessments, evaluates and modifies plan of care as needed. Nursing practice reflects mutual goal setting and whole person care including meeting the needs of the mind, body and spirit. (King, 1995)
• NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population. 
• PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards.  Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand washing according to policy.  Strictly adheres to all infection control practices and diligently monitors aseptic technique of the entire surgical team.  Takes immediate corrective action for breaks in technique.
• COMMUNICATION: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding.  Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.
• DOCUMENTATION: Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the recording and accessing of all patient information in electronic medical record according to policy and in real time. Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframes, and in accordance with standards of care, departmental policy and practice guidelines.

*Terms: 24 month Employment Contract Required for Sign-On and Relocation

Sign-on Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.
• Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible. 

Relocation Eligibility:

• Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

Keywords: Internal Radiation Therapy, Radiotherapy, Implant, Device, Interstitial, intracavitary, Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Procedure, Procedural, Pre OP, Post Op, Pre/Post Op, Surgical, Outpatient, Outpatient Oncology, PACU, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, Recovery, OR, Operating Room, Kidney Stone Center, General Anesthesia, Ambulatory Care, Surgery Center, Same Day Surgery

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:         

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associates Degree in Nursing

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Surgical experience preferred

       

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Professional certification
• PALS, NRP (based on patient population; See document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)

  Job Summary:

The Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department.  Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan, Radiation Oncology Standards of Procedures/Work Instructions and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

   
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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