Registered Nurse (RN)- Radiation Therapy

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply

The Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse will apply the nursing process, technical, and clinical skills to meet the needs of the patient and family, while building healing relationships.

We are a community of individuals who come together to change the world and our patients' lives. Your individuality and diversity- of culture, thinking, learning, and leading- is valued, sought after, and celebrated.

Your expertise will be welcomed, your knowledge will be expanded, and your abilities will be challenged.

VCU Health and the Radiation Oncology Clinic is somewhere you know you are a part of something bigger than yourself and can take pride in your work.

We lead the nation in quality, affordability, and impact as a trusted and preferred academic health system. VCU Health's message is to preserve and restore health for all people of Virginia and beyond through innovation in service, research, and education.

Clinic Summary

As part of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at VCU Health, we are unrelenting in our mission to discover and develop better, innovative treatments, to imagine a future without cancer.

We provide radiation treatments to adult and pediatric patient populations utilizing external beam therapy and brachytherapy.

Radiation Oncology is an outpatient department of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center with our flagship location located in the Adult Outpatient Pavilion in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

Our satellite locations are at our North Hospital, Stony Point, and Hanover Medical Park.

What we do

• Provide specialized care to patients receiving radiation therapy
• Provide patient education and symptom management
• Obtain patient history and perform focused assessments on new, follow-up, and undertreated patients
• Develop strong relationships with all patients- including our undertreated patients who we see daily for 6 weeks and follow up with for years
• Provide case management, helping patients and their families navigate the complex oncology care trajectory
• Work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to provide high level quality care to our patients and their families
• M-F schedule with no weekends / major holidays

Radiation Oncology is a place where you know you are part of something bigger than yourself, you can take pride in your work, and know you make a difference for the lives you touch.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED

Clin I : N / A

Clin II : 12 to 24 months RN experience

Clin III : 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED

Clin I : Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Clin II, Clin III : Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education / training REQUIRED :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and / or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing.

All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education / training PREFERRED :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III : Certification in specialty area

Independent action(s) required :

Follows documented physician / licensed independent provider orders.

Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.

in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager / Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and / or as needed.

Age Specific groups served

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) :

Physical : Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Other : Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities : Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental / Sensory : Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional : Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.