Registered Nurse Medical Oncology

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Medical Oncology Team! This is a Full-Time position available, rotating day/night shifts on the 6 Main Medical Oncology unit. UPMC Shadyside is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education. The 6 Main Medical Oncology unit has a specialized focus on a wide range of oncological diagnoses and is at the forefront of cancer research. This unit is perfect for both new and experienced nurses looking to develop and shape the future of cancer care. The unit primarily serves lymphoma patients, where nurses administer chemotherapy and biological treatments. There are opportunities for professional growth, including continued education and certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN). The unit is also an Educational Excellence unit, where clinical staff nurses serve as instructors for University of Pittsburgh nursing students, with special training and opportunities for further education at the university.

Requirements

• Zero to two years of experience required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit)
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
• Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• UPMC approved national certification preferred
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.
• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues’ development and create an open learning environment.
• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000
• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment paid over three years
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually
• seven paid holidays each year
• Dedicated career ladders
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents
• discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level