Oncology Registered Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for inpatient oncology to deliver evidence-based nursing care and coordinate plans with a multidisciplinary team. You will monitor patient responses to therapy, educate families, and maintain strict safety and documentation standards.

The role emphasizes safe administration of treatments, strong clinical assessment, and clear communication with patients and staff as part of a collaborative care approach.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure
• Oncology/inpatient nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring
• Ability to administer treatments safely
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills
• Team-based approach and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff
• Commitment to safety, quality care, and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to oncology inpatients, including administering prescribed treatments and monitoring patient condition and response to therapy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support care planning and coordination of services.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care, and symptom management, ensuring they understand and can participate in their care.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and documentation, consistently following clinical and patient safety protocols.

Job description

Registered Nurse – Inpatient Oncology

Provide evidence-based nursing care to oncology inpatients, including administering prescribed treatments and monitoring patient condition and response to therapy. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support care planning and coordination of services.

Educate patients and families on treatment plans, self-care, and symptom management, ensuring they understand and can participate in their care. Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and documentation, consistently following clinical and patient safety protocols.

Key Skills And Qualifications

• Current RN licensure
• Oncology/inpatient nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring
• Ability to administer treatments safely
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills
• Team-based approach and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff
• Commitment to safety, quality care, and continuous learning