Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic Support Nurse

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking an Oncology Clinic Support Nurse with at least 1 year of RN experience for our GI Oncology and GI Surgical Oncology clinics, on-site at University Hospital.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, care coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely services. The position focuses on developing personalized care plans, educating patients and families, and promoting seamless communication among care providers to optimize

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care needs across the treatment continuum with the healthcare team.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients and primary physicians.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and other clinicians to ensure timely tests and treatments.
• Advocate for patient needs and preferences throughout the care process.
• Balance clinical care delivery with quality and cost considerations.
• Support patient education and provide ongoing guidance and advocacy.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care activities and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN experience

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

ASN preferred

BSN preferred

Indiana RN license

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. This position is referral eligible and relocation incentive eligible.

Location: On-site at University Hospital

Shift: 1.0 FTE Day Shift (5 – 8 hour shifts) 8:00am-5:00pm

• No weekends - No holidays

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

About the Position:

The Oncology Clinic Support Nurse manages patient care coordination by developing personalized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely delivery of services. This position acts as a patient advocate, supports treatment adherence, and promotes seamless communication among care providers to optimize patient outcomes. The Nurse plays a vital role in facilitating care continuity, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with healthcare policies and regulations.

This Registered Nurse Oncology Clinic Support position will focus within the areas of GI Oncology and GI Surgical Oncology.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care needs across the treatment continuum through collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Partner with patients and primary physicians to develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals to ensure timely and appropriate tests and treatments.
• Advocate for the patient’s needs and preferences throughout the care process.
• Balance care delivery with financial considerations to promote efficient treatment options.
• Support patient education and provide ongoing guidance and advocacy.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care activities and support quality improvement initiatives.

Unit Successes/Designations/National recognition:

• Commission on Cancer Care- COC accreditation
• Magnet Status
• NCI Designated (National Cancer Institute)
• QOPIcertified(Quality Oncology Practice Initiatives)
• Outstanding patient experience scores

Unit Culture Highlights

• Fosters an environment for learning and professional development
• Support from team members in the form of precepting and mentoring

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients’ and their families’ needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.