GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To provide and coordinate all clinical aspects of care for the patients receiving proton radiation therapy, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve predetermined quality outcomes.

SCOPE: Performs clinical and management functions at the service level to assure patient care. These activities are performed in a dynamic environment through interactions with the radiation therapy team within the department and in the multidisciplinary care center.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an approved RN program, with bachelors degree in nursing preferred; supplemented with two (2) years of related clinical nursing experience; Oklahoma RN licensure required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educates patients in the proton therapy clinics; responds to consultations made by physicians.
• Performs patient histories and physical examinations under physician supervision; evaluates results and monitors treatment plans; maintains medical records.
• Oversees patient schedules, appointments, and procedures
• Participates in educational in-services and seminars for health care providers at the ProCure Proton Therapy Center as well as the surrounding area; maintains current certification through continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competent Performance

1. Accountable for the management of patient care in assigned service(s).
2. Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize and solve patient problems.
3. Identifies the age specific growth and developmental needs of the patients, and utilizes the nursing process and nursing standards to prevent or manage actual/potential problems in the assigned service of the Proton Therapy Clinic.
4. Identifies patient /family nursing needs and assures that they are met.
5. Serves as patient advocate.

1. Maintains a highly professional attitude regardless of work load and stress level.
2. Inputs, retrieves, and interprets data from multiple manual and computer information systems.
3. Exhibits professional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
4. Maintains patients rights and demonstrates respect for persons of all ages and diverse cultures.

1. Completes assigned duties in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Performs procedures in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
3. Participates in meeting the educational needs of self and others.
4. Completes projects and other duties as assigned.
5. Implements changes to achieve identified team goals.
6. Seeks opportunities to meet individual objectives identified in professional development tools.

Team Work

1. Responsible for the smooth flow of assigned service.
2. Utilizes organizational skills to assure continuity of care in collaboration with other disciplines through appropriate planning, education, and coordination of other services.
3. Delegates to other health care team members appropriately.
4. Collaborates with the medical staff to facilitate and optimize patient care.

Research and Quality Improvement

1. Acts on behalf of the patients and family to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, diversity, and human rights.
2. Participates in nursing and medical research and facilitates transfer of new knowledge to patient care.
3. Participates in the Quality Improvement Process.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Characteristics

• Positive and professional attitude
• Coordinate and perform multiple activities
• Set and implement priorities
• Able to practice independently
• Critical judgment skills
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Establish and maintain positive cooperative working relationships
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Resourcefulness
• Self-motivated
• Initiative

Skills

• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and equipment
• Interpersonal/human relation skills
• Patient assessment skills
• Verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to apply good clinical judgement
• Ability to plan work, establish priorities, and remain flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to instruct/teach
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of scientific principles and specialized techniques used in the practice of nursing.
• Knowledge of medications and treatments.
• Knowledge of materials, supplies, and equipment required.
• Knowledge of current literature in the field of nursing and hospital administration.
• Knowledge of training and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of employee policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equal employment practices.
• Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions.
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, partner hospitals/medical practices, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.