Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Washington DC NWPay From: $53/hr MUST: Experienced Registered Nurse 5 years of experience required Oncology experience preferred Performs the intake, assessment/triage Washington DC Registered Nurse Lic required. BLS required Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Masters preferredDUTIES:Performs the intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred to for Radiation TherapyServes as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information, or access to the systemScreens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointmentsResponsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation processFacilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians and MGUH services, including: Radiology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Medicine and other MGUH services, as neededCoordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient's care, to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective mannerIdentifies opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials. Communicates information to physicians, research coordinators and referring physicians to promote clinical trial enrollmentResponsible for clinical trial Informed Consent and specimen collection as neededServes as an ongoing resource for patient/caregiver education and supportCommunicates patient's progress/disposition to health care providersAids in maintaining outcome databaseAids in the management of IRB communications and regulatory updatesHas a working knowledge and access to multiple electronic systems to facilitate patient care and documentationAttends Oncology tumor BoardWorks closely with physicians and marketing department to develop marketing ideas and materials to promote Radiation Therapy ProgramIdentifies needs and develops patient education and support material. Provides community education and outreach*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.