Per Diem RN | Medical Oncology Office Practice | Commack
About The Position
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is hiring a per diem Outpatient Clinical Nurse for its Medical Oncology team in Commack. The nurse works within a Nurse-Physician/APP-based Ambulatory Care Practice Model, supporting high-quality outpatient oncology care and providing clinical support to nursing and provider staff across assigned ambulatory practices. The role supports a multispecialty oncology caseload that includes hematology, sarcoma, thoracic, head and neck, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, and breast medical oncology. The nurse performs in-person and telephone triage, comprehensive patient assessments, patient and family education, symptom management, and care coordination. The position also collaborates with the Outpatient Infusion team as needed, assisting with infusion-related patient care activities within the scope of practice. The nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care throughout treatment, follow-up, and transitions. The position is based at 650 Commack Road, Commack, New York. The per diem schedule consists of 10-hour shifts from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The listed pay range is $18.00–$170.00. The role is non-exempt.
Requirements
- Active New York State RN license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 1.5 years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to take initiative, adapt to change, and approach challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to maintain high standards of nursing care.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
- Approachable and empathetic approach to caring for diverse patient populations.
- Effective communication skills and ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a float environment, with the ability to adjust to shifting priorities and clinical needs.
- Ability to build strong patient and team relationships and deliver patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1.5 years of oncology nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting (strongly preferred).
- Experience in outpatient infusion or ability to float into infusion settings.
Responsibilities
- Work within a Nurse-Physician/APP-based Ambulatory Care Practice Model to support high-quality outpatient oncology care.
- Provide clinical support to nursing and provider staff across assigned ambulatory practices.
- Assist with management of a multispecialty oncology caseload, including hematology, sarcoma, thoracic, head and neck, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, and breast medical oncology.
- Perform clinical triage for patients in person and by telephone, following established nursing protocols.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
- Provide patient and family education, symptom management, and care coordination.
- Collaborate with the Outpatient Infusion team as needed and assist with infusion-related patient care activities within scope of practice.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care throughout treatment, follow-up, and transitions.
