Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology
Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Candidate Preference: Local and Travel Candidates Accepted
Compensation
- Local Candidates: $53–$57 per hour, based on experience
- Travel Candidates: $2,600–$2,674.50 per week, based on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care in an outpatient hematology/oncology setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, experience with patient triage and care coordination, and the ability to support patients throughout their treatment journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in an outpatient hematology/oncology setting.
- Conduct patient assessments and demonstrate sound nursing judgment.
- Perform patient triage and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
- Assist with patient navigation, communication, and coordination of treatment plans.
- Perform required nursing procedures and clinical skills with minimal orientation and supervision.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate relevant findings to the healthcare team.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, and clinical instructions as appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Follow established clinical protocols, infection control procedures, and patient safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- Current New York State RN registration.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and ability to recertify.
- Minimum of 1.5 years of recent experience within the past two years in an acute care facility of comparable size and complexity.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent outpatient and oncology nursing experience.
- Previous ambulatory nursing experience.
- Experience with patient triage and care coordination.
- Experience in patient navigation and communication.
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR).
- Previous experience working in a Level I Trauma hospital.