Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Oncology

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Maryland seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse. The role involves comprehensive assessments of adult oncology patients, administration of chemotherapy and IV therapies, and close monitoring of treatment responses.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensures coordinated care and safe, evidence-based practice. You will educate patients and families on treatment plans, manage symptoms, and participate in governance and

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with oncology or medical-surgical experience.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy administration and IV management.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of adult oncology and complex medical patients.
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy, and manage IV therapies.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care as needed.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless patient management.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, symptom management, and safety protocols.
• Support symptom and pain management, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Participate in shared governance, ongoing professional development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

IV therapy management

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN license (Maryland)

Job description

Role:

Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of adult oncology and complex medical patients


• Administer medications, including chemotherapy, and manage IV therapies


• Monitor patient responses to treatments and adjust care as needed


• Coordinate interdisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless patient management


• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, symptom management, and safety protocols


• Support symptom and pain management, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards


• Participate in shared governance, ongoing professional development, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Registered Nurse with relevant experience in oncology or medical-surgical care


• Knowledge of chemotherapy administration, IV management, and patient safety protocols


• Strong communication and patient education skills


• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams


• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning