The Lead RN, Radiation Oncology position serves as the “go to” person to assist with communication, coordinates and provides training, orientation and department assimilation. Encourages and motivates team for immediate problem resolution, provides a consistent presence. Anticipates, identifies and reports departmental areas of concern to clinic supervisor. Fosters and promotes a collaborative and helpful team environment. Completes complex and/or high level project work, but is not a substitute for team member thinking and initiative.

Coordinates daily activities of work team to ensure patient needs are met.

• Assists with arranging immediate coverage for sick calls and assigns breaks.
• Monitors daily work assignments and makes adjustments in assignments to meet department requirements.
• Refers standards of practice issues to supervisor for resolution.
• Responds to and helps resolve operational issues, including provider issues
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies is maintained by serving as liaison to supply chain.

Coordinates staff orientation and training. Provide education training and orientation to new and existing staff

• Participates in interview process.
• Provides observations and assists with testing for competency regarding performance, conduct and behavior for performance management.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Epic Superuser

Promotes team environment within department, other site departments, and other clinics.

• Serves as a clinic representative at peer group or other meetings as assigned.
• Attends clinic meetings and communicates appropriate information to others.
• Leads by example
• Problem solving and project work.
• Provides motivation and encouragement to employees.
• Serves as mentor within the dept
• Supports organizational initiatives

Supports a safe work environment.

• Ensures safety policies and practice are maintained.
• Serve as Infection Control or Safety Liaison.
• Ensures equipment is in working order and quality control logs are completed as needed.
• May assist in patient feedback or concerns by investigation of issues and working with patients for resolution