Registered Nurse - Oncology & Complex Care

Overview

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 diverse learning opportunities, exposure to complex medical treatments, and strong ongoing support from engaged leadership.

Employment Type:

Full time. Shift: Rotating Shift.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Our Trinity Health Culture: staff understand and demonstrate Trinity Health Mission, Values, and Vision through actions and decisions.
• Leadership:
  Shared governance; leaders are accessible. Unit practice councils and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All employees have a voice.
• Well-Being:
  Environmentally safe, professional, and healthy atmosphere with resources for physical and mental health.
• Professional Relationships:
  Strong rapport with interdisciplinary team including physicians, rehab services, pharmacy, and nutritional services.
• Professional Development:
  Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. Job share opportunities are encouraged.
• Work/Life:
  Predictable scheduling options balancing work, life, and school calendars.
• Safety:
  Leapfrog A rating for safety among local hospitals.

• Collaborate, communicate, and facilitate optimal provision of care; participate in direct care of patients and families.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the patient’s plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Provide quality holistic nursing interventions, med/surg care, telemetry monitoring, chemotherapy administration, respiratory support, and critical thinking.
• Collaborative team approach: SNAP rounding daily with interdisciplinary team including physicians, clinical affiliates, social work, care managers, nutrition, rehab services, spiritual care, and pharmacy.
• Ensure nursing care aligns with the New York Nurse Practice Act, national standards, and department standards of care.
• Ensure seamless, effective transitions of care across the continuum.
• Monitor quality metrics and ensure complete and accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Act as mentor, clinician, educator, consultant/collaborator, and navigator.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school preferred according to NYS requirements.
• One-year Med/Surg or Critical Care experience.
• Graduate Nurse (GN) or RN with less than 1 year of experience should apply to Graduate Nurse Residency positions.
• Specialty credentialing and educational degree according to clinical nursing practice area preferred.
• Maintains licensure and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty requirements.
• Participation in continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills.

Note:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work; they are not an exhaustive list of duties.

Pay Range: $37.60 - $58.35 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under FLSA will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may vary based on location.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives and talents each colleague brings. 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 law.