Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic

Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Oncology Clinic team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes a systematic nursing practice framework that includes assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, defined scope of practice, recognized professional standards, and HealthPartners and employer specific policies and protocols.

The RN delivers compassionate, evidence-based care to patients undergoing cancer treatment in an ambulatory setting. This role coordinates and manages the nursing care of oncology patients across the continuum-from initial consultation through active treatment and survivorship-while collaborating closely with physicians, infusion nurses, pharmacists, and support staff.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Associate degree in nursing
  • One year hospital nursing or equivalent experience
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Current Registered Nurse license in either the state of Minnesota or Wisconsin upon hire. Must provide proof of application for alternate state license prior to start and obtain the second license within 30 days of hire. Both Minnesota and Wisconsin RN license must be maintained.
  • Current Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification or willing to obtain within 2 years of hire OR successful completion of 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours each Commission on Cancer accreditation cycle.
    • Current colleagues have until July 1, 2028, to become OCN certified.
  • BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. On-line only BLS certification is not accepted.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles to provide safe, appropriate, and effective care to the patient populations served.
  • Applies sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced ambulatory care environment.
  • Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively-both verbally and in writing-with patients, caregivers, providers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Maintains clinical competence and professional practice standards in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, and applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of electronic medical record systems, including EPIC, to support accurate documentation, care coordination, and continuity of care.
  • Demonstrates effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills while managing multiple patient care activities.
  • Upholds professional ethics, patient confidentiality, and patient rights in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common oncology conditions relevant to ambulatory oncology practice.
  • Provides patient education related to the oncology disease processes, medications, procedures, lifestyle modification, and risk factor management using evidence-based principles.
  • Demonstrates ability to assess symptoms, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate care appropriately in collaboration with providers and the healthcare team.
  • Supports coordination of care for patients with complex conditions, including follow up care, referrals, and procedural preparation or recovery as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Two years' experience in oncology, chemotherapy infusion, or cancer care settings.