Registered Nurse – Outpatient Medical Oncology - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

12h•$36 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Practice as an Outpatient Medical Oncology Registered Nurse providing direct, ongoing care to patients and families throughout their cancer journey. Partner with providers to assess and manage patient symptoms, respond to oncology-related concerns, and support clinical decision-making. Build longitudinal relationships with patients, seeing them at frequent intervals across the course of treatment. Work within a multidisciplinary Care Team model, collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social work, and other support services to deliver coordinated, patient centered care. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Prior oncology experience welcome but not required
Well-suited for RNs with previous direct patient care experience, as well as experienced RNs new to oncology
State licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification (for TN sponsorship)

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to adult outpatient medical oncology patients across all phases of treatment
Assess and manage cancer‑related symptoms and treatment side effects in collaboration with the oncology provider team
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, medications, symptom management, and supportive care resources
Coordinate care across multiple disciplines to support continuity, access, and patient experience
Advocate for patients and families navigating complex care decisions
Contribute to the continued development and advancement of the Oncology Care Team model
Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family
Planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients
Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources
Participate on committees or projects
Drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role