Clinical Nurse - Radiotherapy Services, Day Shift

Description

Clinical Nurse - Radiotherapy Services

Location: Howard University Hospital - Washington, DC
Role Summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse - Radiotherapy Services to join our Oncology team. This role provides professional nursing care to patients receiving radiation therapy treatments and supportive oncology services. The Clinical Nurse ensures safe treatment delivery, patient education, symptom management, and coordination of care throughout the radiotherapy continuum.

This is an opportunity to work in a highly specialized, patient-centered oncology environment within an academic medical center committed to excellence, equity, and compassionate care.
What You'll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments
• Perform patient assessments before, during, and after treatment sessions
• Monitor and manage radiation-related side effects and symptoms
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, expectations, and self-care
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Administer medications and supportive therapies as prescribed
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and infection control protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
• Oncology, infusion, or radiation therapy experience preferred
• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required

About Howard University Hospital

With over 150 years of service, Howard University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center located on the campus of a Historically Black University in Washington, DC. As the nation's only teaching hospital situated on the campus of an HBCU, we provide high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing health equity through education, research, and community service.
What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment

Pay + Schedule

Pay Range: $40.16 - $61.81 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Compliance Statements

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law