RN - Gynecology Oncology Clinic
About The Position
UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Gynecology Oncology Clinic nursing team. The role provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals receiving treatment for gynecologic cancers, supporting them from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. The patient population includes people with ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers, as well as those being evaluated, treated, or monitored for newly diagnosed or recurrent disease. The nurse provides comprehensive oncology care involving evidence-based cancer therapies, supportive care medications, gynecologic procedures and surgeries, and specialized sexual health therapies. The role uses advanced assessment and critical-thinking skills to recognize and manage treatment-related symptoms, assess patients during clinic visits, and provide timely guidance through telephone triage and online patient portal communications. The position also offers opportunities for ongoing education, specialized training, and professional growth in a multidisciplinary cancer care environment. The position is based at University Hospital and Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The schedule is four 9-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with one day off each week. Hours depend on departmental operational needs. The posting specifies no weekends, holidays, or call.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of RN experience.
- Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact, required upon hire.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Relevant inpatient RN experience.
- Ambulatory experience.
- Relevant oncology experience.
- Chemotherapy experience.
- Experience with Venous Access Devices (VADs) and IV skills.
- Certification in specialty area of practice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals receiving treatment for gynecologic cancers.
- Build therapeutic relationships with patients and provide education, emotional support, advocacy, and continuity of care from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
- Care for patients with ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers, including patients undergoing evaluation, treatment, and surveillance for newly diagnosed and recurrent disease.
- Provide oncology nursing care for patients receiving evidence-based cancer therapies, supportive care medications, gynecologic procedures and surgeries, and specialized sexual health therapies.
- Use assessment and critical-thinking skills to recognize and manage treatment-related symptoms and assess patient needs during clinic visits.
- Provide timely clinical guidance through telephone triage and online patient portal communication.
- Pursue professional growth and oncology expertise through ongoing education and specialized training.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options supporting work-life balance.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Nursing excellence recognition and award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
