Registered Nurse – Outpatient Medical Oncology - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse in Outpatient Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic. The nurse will provide direct, ongoing care to patients and families throughout their cancer journey. This involves partnering with providers to assess and manage patient symptoms, respond to oncology-related concerns, and support clinical decision-making. The nurse will build longitudinal relationships with patients, seeing them at frequent intervals across the course of treatment. The position operates 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. Mayo Clinic offers comprehensive oncology-focused orientation and structured onboarding. Prior oncology experience is welcome but not required. The role is well-suited for RNs with previous direct patient care experience, as well as experienced RNs new to oncology. Ongoing mentorship, clinical support, and professional development are provided within a collaborative oncology nursing team. 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

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
One year of RN experience required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), or Ambulatory nursing experience preferred
Self-directed nurse with the ability to work independently while contributing to the development and continued evolution of a multidisciplinary Oncology Care Team model
Demonstrated leadership skills and interest in helping build and support team based care processes
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to adapt to unpredictable and complex clinical situations
Experience working in a collaborative, team based healthcare environment
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred

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
Accountable for the 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
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
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
Possess excellent communication skills; be skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects
Drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role (for a subset of employees)