RN- Radiation Oncology PRN

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RN- Radiation Oncology PRN','Part-time','RN','Days','Days','0','0','None','None','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY:

Application of professional nursing care and skills
in outpatient setting.  The nurse provides
patient care activities to inpatients and outpatients of diverse ages as
assigned- young adults to geriatrics. Must be able to accommodate working at
both the main campus office and West Lakes office as needed and on a rotating
basis.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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Applies professional nursing skills in the
provision of the treatment of ill and injured patients utilizing the four
aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation.

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Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess
emergency needs of patients and initiate therapeutic procedures as needed
within their scope of practice.

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Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary
communication.  Utilizes other members of
the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data.  Assesses learning needs of the patient and
significant others.  Gives accurate and
complete information to patient and family.

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Coordination of care may include but not limited
to:     

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Dieticians

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Endosocpy

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Dental offices for dental extractions prior to
therapy

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Home Care

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Hospice

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Palliative Care

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Pain Center

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Oncology Nurse Navigators

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VA and other health care centers

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American Cancer Society: travel services, accommodations,
financial support, assist devices, etc.

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Medical/Surgical Oncology physicians

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Inpatient nursing units

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Counseling services – inpatient and outpatient

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Evaluates patient and family understanding of
treatment plan and/or instructions

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Radiation treatment planning, delivery, follow
up care

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Tube feeding placement and ongoing education,
support for home management of parenteral nutrition and site care.

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Medication management as prescribed

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Assists with a variety of procedures and exams.

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Endoscopic nasopharyngeal  exams

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High dose radiation therapy GYN procedures

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Low dose radiation therapy GYN procedures

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High does radiation therapy breast
Mammosite/SAVI treatments

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IV power port blood draws

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Peripheral blood draws

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Foley catheter placement

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Tracheostomy management

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IV pump management

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Provides patient/family or caregiver education
and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and
environmental health problems. Including but not limited to side effects of radiation
therapy:

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Hypovolemia

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Skin care- radiation dermatitis

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Lymphoedema

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Mucositis

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Pain management – mild to severe-

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GI/GU system side effects

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Medication management /patient education

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Emotional support

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Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for
preparation, procedures and medications administered.

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Dressing changes

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Power Port and peripheral blood draws

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Wound drainage devices

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Assists patient with ambulation, elimination
needs (toilet, urinal, bed pan) and undressing/ dressing protecting patients
from injury/falls.

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Responsible for following instrument and
equipment maintenance protocols.

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Reprocessing of HDR and LDR instrumentation

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Reprocessing of instrumentation

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Utilizes hospital information system to process
data and retrieve patient information.

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Proficient in accessing and utilization of
hospital patient information databases:

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ACIS

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Carestream/ PACS

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IDX reports

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Works independently with limited direct
supervision using Mercy
Medical Center
policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.

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Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up,
maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage
devices).

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Maintains confidentiality regarding all
patient/personnel information.

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Must be a self-starter and able to work
independently and make appropriate decisions within clinic guidelines.

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Accurately documents assessment and results in
patient record.

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Proficient and accurate documentation in MOSAIQ

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Management and documentation of patient and or
family written records upon request:

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FMLA forms

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Disability forms ­­­­­­­­­­­

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Reports test results and pertinent information
to patients and health care team members. Includes but not limited to:


Physicians-
on an ongoing basis throughout the day
Radiation
therapists
Nursing
team


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Utilizes professional and tactful communications
at all times with all team members

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Maintains inventory and stocking of supplies.

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Participates in staff development activities and
orientation as requested.

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Promotes a teamwork atmosphere.','!*!MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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Possession of a current license as a RN issued
by the State of Iowa.

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Minimum of three years acute care experience.

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Demonstrated ability to perform basic nursing
skills in an outpatient setting.

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Knowledge of principles of anatomy and
physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare
Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

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Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse
training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire. ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0144952','Mercy Medical Center','RN- Radiation Oncology PRN

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