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UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Registered Nurse – Medical Oncology Clinic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeMadison, WI, USA$40.30 - $60.45 /hrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a school of nursing.
  • Six months of registered nurse experience is required.
  • Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed, or licensure in a state within the licensure compact, is required upon hire.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with medical oncologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other specialists to implement evidence-based treatments and apply current research and clinical guidelines for safe, effective, personalized cancer care.
  • Care for patients with solid tumor cancers receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and other emerging cancer treatments.
  • Assess patient symptoms and concerns during clinic visits, telephone calls, and electronic patient portal communications, and coordinate appropriate interventions and follow-up care.
  • Help patients manage treatment side effects, including fatigue, nausea, pain, blood count changes, and infection risk, and recognize and escalate potential complications.
  • Educate patients and families on chemotherapy treatment plans, treatment expectations, medication management, symptom monitoring, and when to contact the care team.
  • Build therapeutic relationships and support patients throughout their cancer journey.
  • Participate in specialized education, including chemotherapy certification, and professional development to stay current with evolving cancer treatments and evidence-based nursing practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant inpatient registered nurse experience.
  • Ambulatory experience.
  • Relevant oncology experience.
  • Chemotherapy experience.
  • Experience with venous access devices and intravenous skills.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
  • Certification in the specialty area of practice.

About the Company

UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

UW Health runs a 471-bed academic medical center with associated clinics, delivering patient care, teaching, and research. It provides specialized services in cancer, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical fields, and organ transplantation, along with broad outpatient care. Care combines inpatient treatment with outpatient clinics through multidisciplinary teams and evidence-based protocols, supported by access to clinical trials and advanced technologies. Its edge comes from the integration of clinical care with medical education and research at UW–Madison, aiming to improve outcomes and advance health for the community.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1998

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