Registered Nurse - Positive Work Culture

Registered Nurse 
Washington DC 

MUST:
Experienced Registered Nurse
3-4 years of experience required
Performs the intake, assessment/triage
Washington DC Registered Nurse Lic required.
BLS required
Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Masters preferred

DUTIES:
Performs the intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred to for Radiation Therapy
Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information, or access to the system
Screens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointments
Responsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation process
Facilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians and MGUH services, including: Radiology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Medicine and other MGUH services, as needed
Coordinates 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 manner
Identifies opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials. Communicates information to physicians, research coordinators and referring physicians to promote clinical trial enrollment. Responsible for clinical trial Informed Consent and specimen collection as needed
Serves as an ongoing resource for patient/caregiver education and support
Communicates patient’s progress/disposition to health care providers
Aids in maintaining outcome database
Aids in the management of IRB communications and regulatory updates
Has a working knowledge and access to multiple electronic systems to facilitate patient care and documentation.
Attends Oncology tumor Board
Works closely with physicians and marketing department to develop marketing ideas and materials to promote Radiation Therapy Program
Identifies 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.