Physician Nurse, Radiation

Make a lasting impact in the fight against cancer.

Our Radiation Oncology team is seeking a dedicated Physician Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, education, and support throughout the treatment journey.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment and are committed to helping patients navigate one of life's most challenging experiences, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community.

Dr.

Malcolm Hayward, Dr.

Dan Bradford, and Dr.

Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place.

In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region.

Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care.

What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

The Radiation Oncology Physician Nurse works closely with radiation oncologists and the multidisciplinary care team to provide compassionate, coordinated care throughout each patients radiation treatment journey.

This position serves as a key point of communication for patients and families while supporting clinical care, education, symptom management, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, confident nurse who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients and working closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology team.

The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical judgment with clear communication, organization, and a commitment to supporting patients and families throughout their cancer-care journey.

Key Responsibilities: Communicate directly with patients beginning at the time of their new-patient consultation and throughout their care.Perform patient assessments, obtain pertinent medical histories, assist with physical examinations, and communicate clinical findings to the physician or provider.Complete accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record, including diagnosis, staging, history and physical, performance status, impression, and plan.Assist physicians and providers with entering orders for laboratory testing, imaging, radiation simulation, outside referrals, and other patient-care needs.Independently triage patient concerns and provide symptom-management guidance while collaborating with the physician or provider as needed.Educate patients and families about radiation therapy, expected side effects, supportive care, and prescribed m...