Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
This is a Full-Time benefited position working Monday-Fridays, 8-hour shifts with outpatients.
Shifts may vary as needed, but are typically 8am to 4:30pm, staggering to 6pm as needed.
Position is located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Prebys Cancer Center.
Join Scripps Health as a Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology at the Prebys Cancer Center, where our Radiation Therapy Centers are accredited by the American Society for Radiation Oncology through APEx-Accreditation Program of Excellence.
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- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
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- Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
In this outpatient role, you will provide nursing care to adult patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses receiving radiation therapy. You will assist physicians with procedures including IV placement and brachytherapy treatments, while supporting patients throughout their care journey. Responsibilities include participating in new patient consultations, weekly on-treatment visits, and follow-up appointments; conducting patient assessments; developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized plans of care; and providing patient and family education related to treatment, symptom management, side effects, and ongoing care needs. You will collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure exceptional patient care and support.
Preferred Experience/Skills/Certificates:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Radiation therapy and/or oncology experience preferred.
Required Experience/Specialized Skills:
- 1 year experience.
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Required Certification/Registration:
- Current CA RN License
- Current BLS-C provider from American Heart Association
Required Education/Course(s)/Training:
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
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