RN, Medical Oncology

UPMC Western Maryland's Medical Oncology team is excited to welcome a caring and dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to our department! This is a full time position that will work either 8 or 10 hour shifts between the hours of 6:30 am and 6:30 pm. Rotating weekend and holiday shifts are required!

UPMC Western Maryland Schwab Family Cancer Center offers patients access to world-class cancer care in their community and specializes in medical oncology. The Schwab Family Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer® and National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has partnered with community-based hospitals throughout the region to develop one of the largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians and health care specialists in the country.

This position would rotate throughout all the nurse positions in medical oncology. We have our fast track area that provides IV access, patient assessments, port flushes and gives injections. Our blood draw area does patient assessments, port access, and prepares the patients for the providers exam. Our treatment area that performs chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood transfusions as well as other infusion center medications. We also have an exam nurse area that takes phone calls, responds to messages, prepares the patients for their treatments, provides teachings and works right with the medical oncologists.  

Some perks of joining our team of Life Changers at UPMC are listed below:

• Work with top clinicians and technology as part of our award winning Cancer Center
• Student loan assistance, reimbursement, and refinancing options.
• Earn up to five and a half weeks of PTO in your first year.

In this role, you’ll set high standards for patient care and take charge of nursing care with responsibility and accountability. You’ll use your judgment, communication, and teamwork skills to care for patients and their families. This position involves leadership, partnership, and supervision, and you’ll work closely with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve the best outcomes. We’re looking for someone who is committed to the community and passionate about the nursing profession.

Below is a little bit about what you'll do:

• System-wide Competencies: Adheres to system-wide behaviors and performs other assigned duties.
• Clinical Development: Engages in clinical development and RN residency programs, seeks learning opportunities, and utilizes feedback to improve practice.
• Patient Education: Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs.
• Professional Development: Pursues continuous learning, professional development, and involvement in nursing organizations.
• Nursing Care: Applies nursing knowledge within Relationship Based Care, communicates effectively, and demonstrates critical thinking.
• Care Planning: Formulates care plans and daily goals, seeks guidance, and builds compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Ethical Practice: Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance.
• Research and Quality Improvement: Demonstrates basic research knowledge, participates in journal clubs, and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for professional development, makes care improvement recommendations, and participates in change initiatives.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Builds healthy relationships, sets priorities, participates in shared governance, and supports colleagues.
• Communication and Safety: Communicates clearly, demonstrates cultural awareness, and supports workplace safety.