Overview

The IU Health Joe & Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center at IU Health North Hospital was built on our promise to offer unmatched cancer services and patient care close home to all under one roof.   We bring together a diverse team of cancer experts including surgeons, oncologists, immunologists, nurses, nutritionists and social workers.  Together, we can manage a patient’s whole health.  We have services available for our patients in our adolescent and young adult center, integrative health area including cosmetology and music and art therapies, as well as our infusion and chemotherapy suite and same-day clinics.   The Schwarz Cancer Center has a variety of exciting opportunities for clinical team members.   Our growth is your opportunity to shine whether you provide direct care to patients at the bedside, or have the skills to support those who do. At the Schwarz Cancer Center, every team member is a caregiver.  

Duties for the Radiation Oncology RN at the Schwarz Cancer Center include, but are not limited to:  Patient education; assist with patient consent; schedule treatment; create/maintain treatment calendar; controlled substance tracking; pain contract management; maintain vaccine records; monitor and refer for services such as psychology/psychiatry; palliative care; hospice and nutrition; manage medications/refills; and, symptom management. 

The Radiation Oncology RN will work Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with no weekends, holidays or on-call.   Types of cancers seen include medical oncology (breast, GI, GU, head and neck, Myeloma, Sarcoma and thoracic); surgical oncology (breast, gynecologic, orthopedic, otolaryngology, thoracic and urology).  Services will include:  IU School of Medicine research, adolescent and young adult program, genetics, high risk screening, integrated health, laboratory, nutrition, palliative care, PET/CT, pharmacy, precision genomics, psychology, radiation oncology, same-day clinic and social work.

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccine is not required to begin employment; however, all team members need to be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.