A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.
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Full time - 40 hours per week What You'll Do The Radiation Oncology Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing services within Radiation Oncology across Missouri and Kansas locations. This position ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while coordinating daily nursing operations, staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and clinical procedures. The Charge Nurse serves as a resource for nursing staff, providers, and patients while promoting regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency throughout the radiation oncology service line. Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. Current BLS certification required Minimum of three to five years of oncology nursing experience preferred. Previous leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Current Missouri Registered Nurse License Or Current Registered Nurse License From A Compact State. If A Compact License Is Held, It Must Be In The Nurse's State Of Residence and Ability to obtain or maintain Kansas licensure.
AHA ACLS
Within 120 Days.
Preferred Requirements:
Current Oncology Nurse Certification. Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid time off (PTO) Extended Sick pay Disability pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc. #LI-DNI Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center - the region's largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women's and children's services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children's Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.
