Registered Nurse - Oncology Per Diem

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology RN provides clinical support to providers, clinical staff, and patients of the Oncology Service line. The position is onsite at Cayuga Cancer Center in Ithaca, New York, with less than 25% travel expected. The role involves conducting nursing assessments, administering chemotherapy and/or biotherapy, monitoring patients during treatment, and providing treatment-related education.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of medical/surgical nursing experience.
Chemotherapy experience.

Responsibilities

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