RN Radiation Oncology
Company: Riverview Health
Location: Noblesville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary Serves as a nurse in the Radiation Therapy
Department. Will act as a resource person to both in and out
patients providing quality nursing care and involvement in all
phases of treatment, convalescence, rehabilitation, and follow-up
of patient. Job Responsibilities Perform intake/consultation of new
patients, conduct initial comprehensive nurse assessment, lab
draws, selected diagnosis code, as well as develop, implement and
provide patient education for the process of radiation treatment
and interventional/diagnostic procedures, specific to each
patient's diagnosis. Perform follow up/weekly on-treatment visits
for patients under external beam radiation and monitor/notify the
physician of adverse effects, redevelopment of processes and onset
of worsening symptoms. Perform telephone triage regarding patients'
health concerns, treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, side
effects, and prioritized patient care needs. Updates medical
records as necessary. Documents patient condition to the
specifications required to meet policies and procedures. Review
patient charts and diagnostic reports to ensure that the required
documentation is available for physicians review to administer
radiotherapy. Create a patient-focused environment with treatment
plans and surveillance enhancing and empowering the patient to live
a high quality of life. Ensures that patient rights are identified
and met for every patient. Coordinate with other medical
professionals within an interdisciplinary team and work
collaboratively with other team members to achieve desired
outcomes. Work within PC and networked computer applications. Other
duties as assigned. Education Requirements Minimum: Graduate of an
approved Registered Nursing program. Preferred: Oncology Certified
Nurse (OCN) designation Experience Requirements Minimum: 2 years
experience in the Oncology setting and a working knowledge of
cancer patient care License/Certification Requirements State Issued
License - Yes CPR - Yes
Keywords: Riverview Health, Anderson , RN Radiation Oncology, Healthcare , Noblesville, Indiana
