RN Oncology Clinic – Palliative Care

UW Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our palliative care team and make a meaningful difference by providing
relief to adult patients experiencing the stress of serious illness. Our team
works alongside patients at every stage of their journey—whether newly
diagnosed, undergoing treatment, recovering, or approaching end of life.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Collaborate with a dedicated team of interprofessional colleagues who bring
compassion, expertise, and teamwork to the care of patients with
life-limiting illnesses.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, offering
guidance and support during some of life’s most challenging moments.
Help manage pain and other complex symptoms related to cancer and serious
illnesses.
Support patients undergoing disease-directed treatments by focusing on
quality of life through expert symptom management and holistic
care—addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Use advanced assessment skills to evaluate patient needs through in-person
visits, telephone triage, and online patient portals.
Participate in ongoing education and professional development within the
specialized field of palliative care.

Requirements

• Graduate of school of nursing Required
• 6 months of RN experience Required
• Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Relevant Inpatient RN experience Preferred
• Ambulatory experience Preferred
• Relevant oncology experience Preferred
• Chemotherapy experience Preferred
• Experience with Venous Access Devices (VADs) and IV skills Preferred
• Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dedicated team of interprofessional colleagues who bring compassion, expertise, and teamwork to the care of patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, offering guidance and support during some of life’s most challenging moments.
• Help manage pain and other complex symptoms related to cancer and serious illnesses.
• Support patients undergoing disease-directed treatments by focusing on quality of life through expert symptom management and holistic care—addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Use advanced assessment skills to evaluate patient needs through in-person visits, telephone triage, and online patient portals.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development within the specialized field of palliative care.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees