Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Radiation Oncology

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center • MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation • MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center has been the area’s only comprehensive, accredited and multidisciplinary cancer treatment center in the 10-county area surrounding Black Hawk County for more than 25 years. As Iowa’s first stand-alone facility to combine both radiation and chemotherapy treatment, and offer full support services in one convenient location, the center has stood as a promise of hope for those with cancer. Want to learn more about MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care ? MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care | MercyOne Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic RN in our MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care As a Clinic RN at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings and are responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. They are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision Schedule: full time 40 hours a week 8:30a-5:00p No Weekends no holidays General Requirements: We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Radiation Oncology Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team In this role, you will care for patients undergoing radiation therapy, provide education and emotional support, manage treatment side effects, and collaborate closely with radiation oncologist(s). Key Responsibilities: Assess and monitor patient health status before, during, and after radiation therapy, including symptom management and interpretation of clinical data. Educate patients and families about radiation therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care strategies to support treatment tolerance. Manage side effects such as skin reactions, fatigue, and treatment-area discomfort by implementing evidence-based interventions. Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the treatment process. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and nursing colleagues. Maintain accurate documentation, including treatment progress, symptom tracking, and patient records. Coordinate imaging procedures and obtain outside images. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and radiation protection guidelines. Participate in quality improvement, patient education initiatives, and continuing education. Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Plans, assesses, intervenes, and provides direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation). Performs comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational). Makes nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs. Administers medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and documents accordingly. Performs nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions. Assists providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs. Educates patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; documents education and evaluates understanding. Participates in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects. Maintains documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults. Maintains and monitors supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follows maintenance and quality control protocols; reports malfunctions. Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiates emergency procedures. Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior Education: Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Active RN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License acceptable where applicable. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire. Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office). Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties. Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Elevate CCBHC Waterloo, IA

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want Position Description: Elevate CCBHC is looking for a RN nurse to be part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Southeast Iowa. The community nurse will assess and monitor ongoing medical, psychiatric and social needs. They will coordinate with the psychiatric nurse practitioner as well as other providers in the ACT team and any external supports and providers. This position does require travel through the service area : Henry, Des Moines, Lee, Louisa and Washington. Job Description · Work directly with program participants to assess physical health care needs and coordinate with member’s health care professionals on those needs. · Ensure care given to those with complex mental health needs is appropriate and coordinated, incorporating best practice for treatment, risk assessment and multi-agency service coordination. · Act as the team expert on medical issues of the members · Need to use patient registries, population management, gaps in care analysis tools in serving members. · Communicate and coordinate with primary care and specialty care providers to review and plan care for members. · Assist in coordination of medically related service needs and supports. · Understands self-management tools, usage and need and can develop/organize for the population being served · Follow and enforce standards of ACT programming · Enter data as required for member outcomes, comfortable with computer use. · Implementing preventive, as well as remedial, health and wellness plans. · Cross-training of other team members in use of health and wellness interventions as individually indicated. · Work closely with other members of the team and staff from other key agencies. · Provide education and training to agency staff regarding health issues. · Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff. · Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements. · Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media. · Supervise the provision of medication monitoring/ administration by staff including supervision and providing training · Complete nursing assessments and medication reconciliation for clients · Provide medical and psychiatric education to clients and their families · Conducts medical/health/wellness assessments to identify health care needs and assist in developing health care goals with the treatment team. · Track required healthcare assessment and screenings · Having knowledge of physical health aspects of client care, including weight, nutrition, medication education, assessing and education of side effects, risks and benefits of medication · Proving clients with community resources Benefits · Competitive salary · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Paid Time Off · 401k plan Qualifications · Current RN in the state Iowa · 2 years nursing practice with those with complex mental health needs · Knowledge on psychotropic medications and DMS-IV diagnoses · Valid driver’s license Elevate CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. #IND

RN

Full-time

2 months ago

RN Nurse

Elevate CCBHC Waterloo, IA

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want Position Description: Elevate CCBHC is looking for a RN nurse to be part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Southeast Iowa. The community nurse will assess and monitor ongoing medical, psychiatric and social needs. They will coordinate with the psychiatric nurse practitioner as well as other providers in the ACT team and any external supports and providers. This position does require travel through the service area : Henry, Des Moines, Lee, Louisa and Washington. Job Description · Work directly with program participants to assess physical health care needs and coordinate with member’s health care professionals on those needs. · Ensure care given to those with complex mental health needs is appropriate and coordinated, incorporating best practice for treatment, risk assessment and multi-agency service coordination. · Act as the team expert on medical issues of the members · Need to use patient registries, population management, gaps in care analysis tools in serving members. · Communicate and coordinate with primary care and specialty care providers to review and plan care for members. · Assist in coordination of medically related service needs and supports. · Understands self-management tools, usage and need and can develop/organize for the population being served · Follow and enforce standards of ACT programming · Enter data as required for member outcomes, comfortable with computer use. · Implementing preventive, as well as remedial, health and wellness plans. · Cross-training of other team members in use of health and wellness interventions as individually indicated. · Work closely with other members of the team and staff from other key agencies. · Provide education and training to agency staff regarding health issues. · Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff. · Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements. · Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media. · Supervise the provision of medication monitoring/ administration by staff including supervision and providing training · Complete nursing assessments and medication reconciliation for clients · Provide medical and psychiatric education to clients and their families · Conducts medical/health/wellness assessments to identify health care needs and assist in developing health care goals with the treatment team. · Track required healthcare assessment and screenings · Having knowledge of physical health aspects of client care, including weight, nutrition, medication education, assessing and education of side effects, risks and benefits of medication · Proving clients with community resources Benefits · Competitive salary · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Paid Time Off · 401k plan Qualifications · Current RN in the state Iowa · 2 years nursing practice with those with complex mental health needs · Knowledge on psychotropic medications and DMS-IV diagnoses · Valid driver’s license Elevate CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. #IND

RN

Full-time

2 months ago

RN Nurse

Elevate CCBHC Waterloo, IA

When our neighbors are hurting, we want to help in the healing. Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to elevate care by serving our members when, where, and how they want Position Description: Elevate CCBHC is looking for a RN nurse to be part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Southeast Iowa. The community nurse will assess and monitor ongoing medical, psychiatric and social needs. They will coordinate with the psychiatric nurse practitioner as well as other providers in the ACT team and any external supports and providers. This position does require travel through the service area : Henry, Des Moines, Lee, Louisa and Washington. Job Description · Work directly with program participants to assess physical health care needs and coordinate with member’s health care professionals on those needs. · Ensure care given to those with complex mental health needs is appropriate and coordinated, incorporating best practice for treatment, risk assessment and multi-agency service coordination. · Act as the team expert on medical issues of the members · Need to use patient registries, population management, gaps in care analysis tools in serving members. · Communicate and coordinate with primary care and specialty care providers to review and plan care for members. · Assist in coordination of medically related service needs and supports. · Understands self-management tools, usage and need and can develop/organize for the population being served · Follow and enforce standards of ACT programming · Enter data as required for member outcomes, comfortable with computer use. · Implementing preventive, as well as remedial, health and wellness plans. · Cross-training of other team members in use of health and wellness interventions as individually indicated. · Work closely with other members of the team and staff from other key agencies. · Provide education and training to agency staff regarding health issues. · Cooperates and collaborates with program area staff, volunteers, and other Agency staff. · Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements. · Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities including printed material and audio and/or visual media. · Supervise the provision of medication monitoring/ administration by staff including supervision and providing training · Complete nursing assessments and medication reconciliation for clients · Provide medical and psychiatric education to clients and their families · Conducts medical/health/wellness assessments to identify health care needs and assist in developing health care goals with the treatment team. · Track required healthcare assessment and screenings · Having knowledge of physical health aspects of client care, including weight, nutrition, medication education, assessing and education of side effects, risks and benefits of medication · Proving clients with community resources Benefits · Competitive salary · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Paid Time Off · 401k plan Qualifications · Current RN in the state Iowa · 2 years nursing practice with those with complex mental health needs · Knowledge on psychotropic medications and DMS-IV diagnoses · Valid driver’s license Elevate CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. #IND

RN

Full-time

4 months ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full time Nights

NaphCare, Inc. Waterloo, IA

Overview NaphCare is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs)- Full time Nights to join our team of medical professionals in Waterloo, Iowa, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Black Hawk County Jail. As a Correctional Registered Nurse (RN ), you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments, administering medications, managing chronic illnesses, and responding to emergencies. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs. *New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! * Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality care that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to: Performing initial health screenings and physical assessments of newly detained individuals. Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs, medical histories. Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services. Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes. Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities. Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention. Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information. Qualifications Experience / Requirements / Qualifications Holds a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within the IA. Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred) Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Able to work independently and in a team Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening Physical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift. Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company. NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one Lowest Cost Benefits! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays Free continuing education and CMEs Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our RNs do: NaphCare - Life as an RN - YouTube If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , and I’ll be in touch. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare

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