Oncology nurses provide consistent one-on-one time with patients to develop strong personal relationships during cancer diagnosis and treatment
Job Summary
Oncology nurses provide consistent one-on-one time with patients to develop strong personal relationships during cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The role requires collaboration with radiation therapists, resident physicians, social workers, dosimetrists, and physicists to treat complex cancer diagnoses.
Nurses must demonstrate professional practice through active participation in shared governance, peer review, and adherence to nursing standards of care.
Matching Summary
Oncology nurses provide consistent one-on-one time with patients to develop strong personal relationships during cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Salary
Hourly; Pay Grade Health-28; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient assessment and care planning
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Radiation oncology treatment support
Professional practice model participation
Safe therapeutic environment maintenance
Nice-to-have
Strong personal relationship building
Leadership of assigned team members
Shared governance participation
Cultural and spiritual sensitivity
Autonomous clinical practice
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
Minimum one year RN work experience
South Carolina Board of Nursing licensure
Current AHA Basic Life Support certification
Enrollment in BSN program if hired post-2013 with AD/Diploma