RN-Radiation Oncology (H)

SSM Health Care - Madison, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, WI

Hospitals

About the position

The RN-Radiation Oncology position at SSM Health is a per diem role focused on providing direct nursing care in accordance with established healthcare policies and protocols. The role emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy, effective communication, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care tailored to individual patient needs. This entry-level position is ideal for new graduates or those with limited experience in medical-surgical nursing, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to enhance patient care and quality of life.
• Establish effective relationships with patients, families, and significant others to facilitate care plan development.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Develop assessment and management strategies considering various dimensions of human responses to health problems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of illness on patients' overall status.
• Coordinate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams in care planning and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and comfort measures.
• Foster a healthy work environment by mentoring and role modeling for colleagues and students.
• Apply evidence-based practices in medical-surgical nursing to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent education for licensing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or Compact State license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• No prior experience required, making it suitable for entry-level candidates.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave for eligible team members.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Flexible payment options through DailyPay for instant access to earned pay.
• Upfront tuition coverage for eligible team members.