Registered Nurse - Oncology Per Diem

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

35d•$39 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology RN provides clinical support to providers, clinical staff, and patients in the Oncology Service Line. The role involves comprehensive nursing assessments, chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, monitoring and managing treatment effects, and patient education. The nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to address patient needs and ensure treatment regimens and laboratory results are reviewed before treatment. This is a per diem, onsite position at Cayuga Cancer Center. Less than 25% travel is expected. The listed pay range is $38.63 to $47.18 per hour.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
New York State Registered Nurse licensure.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience.
Chemotherapy experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, and assess laboratory results for patients.
Administer chemotherapy and/or biotherapy according to physician orders, confirming dosing against the most recent laboratory results and patient weight.
Check treatment orders and medications, coordinating verification with a second RN or pharmacy.
Monitor for adverse effects and infusion-related reactions, respond appropriately, and manage side effects.
Educate patients about self-care during treatment, chemotherapy, regimen treatment plans, and schedules.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to address patient-specific needs and report concerns to the provider.
Review previous treatment and recent provider notes to ensure appropriate regimens and laboratory results are reviewed before treatment.