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Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology Outpatient, Per Diem, Day Shift, Fox Chase Cancer Center
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$81,734 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Schedule for this position is Per Diem, Weekday Day Shift, 8am-4:30pm Responsible and accountable for care of outpatients during scheduled physician visit or during a telephone encounter. The RN assesses, implements, and evaluates care needed by assigned patients under the direction of the licensed physician or advance practice clinician (APC). The RN is knowledgeable about principles, theories, current methods and techniques of nursing practice. Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates with the patient, patient's family member(s)/significant others, professional peers and other members of the health care team to individualize patient care. Directs nursing support staff in the provision of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice, administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Professional education, training or additional certifications may be required by specialty area. Education Other Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Required Experience 2 years experience in area of clinical specialty Preferred General Experience in Case Management Preferred Licenses PA Registered Nurse License Required Basic Life Support Required Multi State Compact RN License Required Or