Oncology RN

St. Joseph Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region seeks an experienced Oncology RN to deliver professional, specialized care to adult oncology/hematology patients. You will apply clinical judgment, safety standards, and collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and community agencies to coordinate care.

Ideal candidates are registered nurses with oncology/hematology expertise, strong critical thinking, and excellent communication skills, committed to compassionate, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with oncology/hematology experience.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, specialized care to adult oncology/hematology patients.
• Assess needs, deliver safe care, and make decisions in physician's absence.
• Coordinate with physicians, patients, families and community agencies; educate and delegate tasks.

Skills

Oncology Nursing

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Oncology RN, you will provide professional, specialized care to adult oncology/hematology patients, applying your judgment and critical thinking skills to ensure high-quality patient care within your scope of practice.

Every day you will assess patient needs, deliver care consistent with safety and care standards, make decisions regarding patient needs in the absence of a physician, utilize available resources and data, and maintain continuous contact with physicians, patients, families, and community agencies, while actively directing care, educating, and delegating tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with expertise in oncology/hematology, strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a steadfast commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to adult cancer patients.

This position is responsible for providing professional care specifically to adult, oncology/hematology patients. Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician/provider. Work requires the application of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work involves continuous contact with physicians/providers, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, and delegate appropriate tasks.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), upon hire