Overview
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. It features a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, and offers expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery.
The hospital’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology, and world‑class service while dedicated to education and research.
About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest hospital and healthcare service providers. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points across the United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
Job Summary
The Radiation Therapy RN provides compassionate, evidence‑based nursing care to patients undergoing radiation treatments. This role collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient care while educating patients and families about the treatment process and managing side effects.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients receiving radiation therapy.
- Coordinate patient care with Radiation Oncologists, Therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and families about radiation procedures, side effects, and symptom management.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide post‑treatment care.
- Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to safety protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Main Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire.
- Licensure: Active RN license in DC or eligibility to obtain prior to start.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience.
- Certifications: Current BLS certification.
Preferred
- Oncology nursing experience.
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification.
- Prior experience in Radiation Therapy or Oncology.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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