RN - Radiation Oncology

• Title: RN

• Location: Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center - Fountain Valley, CA

• Department: Radiology Therapeutic

• Status: Full-time

• Shift: Days (8hr)

• Pay Range*: $47.15/hr - $73.92/hr

• Bonus: $10,000 Sign-On

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The RN reports to the manager of Radiology Therapeutic and the director of oncology services and is responsible for the coordination of the nursing functions and patient education function in the Radiology Therapeutic Department. The RN is expected to provide direct care to radiation oncology patients, provide patient education, participate in research activities, be familiar with and able to assess for chemotherapy and radiation side effects. The RN will function in an interdisciplinary team environment in accordance with established standard of nursing practice. The RN works closely with the department leadership to assure optimal patient care and quality services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Utilizes nursing process as the framework for management of patient care, evaluation of critical situations and problem solving, maintains integrity of the procedure requiring nursing care.

• Provides nursing education to all patients/families, documents appropriately in Hospital medical record.

• Understands and communicates information regarding all procedures and exams done in the radiation oncology department.

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and quality audits.

• Demonstrates continued development of clinical expertise and current knowledge of healthcare trends and education related to nursing and radiation oncology practices.

• Participates in activities to support the maintenance of OCMC's Magnet status and COC and NAPBC accreditations.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1-year acute care hospital experience or equivalent preferred

• Experience as an interventional nurse in Imaging Services or equivalent preferred.

• Experience as a nurse in Medical Oncology or Radiation Oncology preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

• Current California RN license required.

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BCLS) card required.