Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Cayuga Medical Center

7d•$44 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Level II Medical Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care for Falck Cancer Center patients, family members, and caregivers in collaboration with the oncology services team. The role includes helping patients and their families understand the effects of cancer and its treatment and providing instruction and support for daily needs. The expanded role may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. Nursing practice must follow Arnot Health and Falck Cancer Center policies and procedures and, as appropriate, ANA, ASCO, and ONS Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice guidelines. The nurse reports to the Nurse Manager and collaborates with physicians on clinical matters. This is a full-time, onsite, day-shift position at an Arnot Health campus. The disclosed pay range is $43.70–$53.20 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Current New York State registered professional nurse license or eligibility to obtain one.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, either current or obtained within 90 days of hire.
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy competency, which must be maintained.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients, as well as reaching and stooping.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
At least one year of experience, noted with the preferred BSN qualification.
Specialized preparation through education and experience in oncology or chemotherapy administration.
ONS certification.
Three to five years of experience as a Medical Oncology Nurse.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient and family assessments, including physical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs, and develop and implement individualized plans of care.
Safely administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, supportive medications, blood products, and other prescribed treatments according to physician orders, oncology standards, and safety protocols.
Assess and monitor patients during treatment, identify actual or potential complications, manage side effects, and adjust care plans based on patient response and clinical findings.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, radiation oncology staff, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity and quality of patient-centered care.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management, medication administration, self-care strategies, and community resources.
Document assessments, interventions, medication administration, patient education, treatment responses, and care-planning activities in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and oncology practice standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, maintain oncology competencies through continuing education, contribute to departmental goals, and promote service excellence through compassionate, respectful, and professional interactions.
Help patients, families, and caregivers understand the effects of cancer and its treatment and provide instruction and support for meeting daily needs.
Assume expanded responsibilities that may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member duties.
Ensure nursing practice is consistent with Arnot Health and Falck Cancer Center policies and procedures and applicable ANA, ASCO, and ONS standards.