RN - Medical Oncology Clinic

Work Schedule :

80% FTE, 8 hour day shifts, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with one day off per week. Potential for partial remote from home work after successful onboarding (at least six months after starting). Hours vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital and Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. .

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Join Our Remarkable Team at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center

Be part of something extraordinary at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

We are seeking a Medical Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to:

- Provide Collaborative, Patient-Centered Care: Partner with medical oncologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other specialists to implement evidence-based treatments and use current research and clinical guidelines to provide safe, effective, personalized cancer care.
- Support Patients Receiving Cancer Treatment: Care for patients with solid tumor cancers receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and other emerging cancer treatments.
- Perform Clinical Assessments and Phone Triage: Assess patient symptoms and concerns during clinic visits, telephone calls, and electronic patient portal communications, coordinating appropriate interventions and follow-up care.
- Manage Treatment-Related Symptoms: Help patients manage side effects such as fatigue, nausea, pain, blood count changes, and infection risk while recognizing and escalating potential complications.
- Educate and Support Patients and Families: Provide guidance on chemotherapy treatment plans, treatment expectations, medication management, symptom monitoring, and when to contact the care team. Build therapeutic relationships while supporting patients throughout their cancer journey.
- Advance Your Oncology Expertise: Participate in specialized education, including chemotherapy certification, and professional development to stay current with evolving cancer treatments and evidence-based nursing practices.

At UW Health, you will have:

- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- 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
Qualifications
- Graduate of school of nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
- 6 months of RN experience Required
- 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
Licenses & Certifications
- 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
- Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.

Job Description
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