Registered Nurse - Oncology & Complex Care - St. Joseph's Health

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Integrated Medical Oncology & Complex Care Unit

St. Joseph’s is bringing together the strengths of two exceptional care teams—Oncology and Hospitalist/Complex Medical Care into one dynamic and collaborative inpatient unit. This newly integrated unit offers incredibly diverse learning opportunities, exposure to complex medical treatments, and strong ongoing support from engaged leadership.

If you’re seeking a role that combines meaningful patient relationships, advanced clinical skills, and continual professional growth, we are hiring full-time and part-time RNs for our night and days/night rotating shifts!

About Our Unit

Our unified unit blends oncology, acute medical care, and respiratory specialties into a cohesive, team-centered environment where nurses can grow their skills across multiple disciplines while delivering high‑quality, compassionate care.

Clinical Focus Areas

Oncology & Chemotherapy

• Care for patients receiving cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and palliative care
• Oncology nurse education and chemotherapy-specific training provided
• Opportunities to build expertise with complex oncology protocols
  
  

Acute Medical & Hospitalist Care

• Treat a wide range of acute medical and respiratory conditions
• Provide care for patients admitted to the hospitalist service
• Manage complex and rapidly changing clinical needs
  
  

Respiratory & Ventilator Care

• Support long-term ventilated patients
• Specialized training in ventilator management and class I telemetry
• Work closely with charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and virtual nursing support
  
  

Organization Highlights

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
• Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health.
• Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy and nutritional services.
• Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
• Work/Life: Predictable scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.
• Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Provide quality holistic nursing interventions, med/surge nursing interventions and hands on skills including class II telemetry monitoring and chemotherapy administration, respiratory support, critical thinking and more.
• Collaborative team approach: SNAP rounding daily with interdisciplinary team including physicians, clinical affiliates, medical social work, care managers, nutrition, Rehab services, spiritual care, and pharmacy.
• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
• Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
• Participates in monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.
  
  

Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.

Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements (preferred).

One-year Med Surg or Critical Care Experience.

*GN’s or RN’s with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.

Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.

Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.

Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.

Pay Range: $37.60- $58.35

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.