Job Title
Registered Nurse – Outpatient Hematology/Oncology
Location
State College, PA | Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday, shifts ranging from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM to 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients following established standards, practices, and healthcare techniques
- Demonstrate competence in making professional judgments pertaining to patient care, including administration of medications and treatments
- Assist providers in patient care and patient education
- Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of care
- Administer chemotherapy in accordance with established protocols; ONS Biotherapy/Chemotherapy or Fundamentals certification required for chemotherapy administration
- React calmly and effectively during emergency situations, identifying and prioritizing problems with confident decision-making
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
- American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for Healthcare Providers, renewed every two years
- Minimum of one year of oncology nursing experience
- ONS Biotherapy/Chemotherapy or Fundamentals course certification (must be obtained within two weeks of hire if not already held)
- Knowledge of medical terminology, common safety hazards, and basic ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in an outpatient hematology/oncology setting
- Familiarity with examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures specific to oncology patient populations
- Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a structured, collaborative outpatient oncology environment with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and no weekend requirements
- Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered oncology care