Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology (AM)

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To provide professional ambulatory and inpatient nursing care to adult and pediatric patients with hematologic, oncologic, and benign diseases. To demonstrate specialized radiation oncology knowledge and skills gained through education and professional experience. To deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. To coordinate activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

Graduate of a School of Nursing Program approved and accredited by the Alabama State Board of Nursing required. Associate’s degree in nursing. BSN preferred.

Two (2) years nursing experience preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. If working in the Hazelrig-Salter Radiation Oncology Center, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is also required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U. S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals.

We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.