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Location

onsite, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Nursing assessmentsSymptom managementPatient educationEmotional supportMultidisciplinary collaborationOncology nursingCare planningDocumentationPatient advocacyClinical judgmentNursing supervisionEvidence-based practicePreceptingMentoring

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Oncology

Primary City/State: Scottsdale, Arizona

Department Name: C/P-Support Svc SHC-Clinic

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Better Than Ever for Nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.

We are seeking an experienced candidate with established knowledge to join the opening team at our new Scottsdale facility, anticipated to launch in early 2027. If selected, you will train at our Banner University Cancer Center until the facility's opening date, bringing your expertise and passion for excellence to help shape the foundation of this exciting new location. Click Here to learn more about our Scottsdale Health Center and Medical Center.

As a Registered Nurse in Medical Oncology, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting patients through complex cancer care. In this outpatient clinic setting, you’ll provide expert nursing assessments, manage symptoms, coordinate follow-up care, and offer education and emotional support to patients and their families. You’ll work closely with oncologists and other specialists to ensure each patient receives personalized, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40hrs between the hours 7a-6pm

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Position Summary

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Core Functions

  1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
  2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
  3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
  4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
  5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
  6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
  7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
  8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
  9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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