Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator

Nurse Navigator - Radiation Medicine - RN ***MUST HAVE DC LICENSE in Hand to submit*** MUST START ON: 12/15 SHIFTS:1300-2100 and 1200-2030 rotating Local Rate within 60 Miles: See AM RN with experience, would be nice if they have nurse navigator or nurse coordinator experience. Oncology a plus. Skills Required : Care and management of ports, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Starting IVs, Acute Tumor Lysis, Syndrome (ATLS), Anaphylaxis, Extravasation injury, Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Spinal Cord Compression, Neutropenic precautions, Tracheostomy care/management, External Radiation therapy (Teletherapy), Radiation safety precautions, Wound Care, Altered mental status, Constipation/diarrhea, Dysphagia, Edema, Nausea/vomiting, Neuropathy Skills Preferred: Radiation Oncology Certs Required: BLS Minimum 2 years Experience Required Must have completed 1 travel assignment/ screen if less Office Duty: Chart Preparation, Disability Form , Pharmacy Calls. Telephone triage Starting IV's: Adults Primary Diagnoses: Primarily Cancer Patients Special Procedure : Radiation Treatment Center Patients are reporting Monday-Friday for radiation therapy. The nurse Navigators role is to provide care as needed to patients. The type of care radiation nurses provide: education, skincare/wound care, assessment of radiation toxicity, and social needs. Nursing may be called to assess any signs or symptoms of anything that is concerning and will consult with the proper channels, i.e. attending physician, resident, or emergency services. Charting: Cerner ***This facility requires that all employees have the Flu vaccine***