Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Over three decades, the organization has grown through strategic mergers with practices such as Desert Oncology and Southwest Oncology, expanding to 14 locations across metro Phoenix, including six comprehensive cancer centers. With over 100 providers and more than 700 employees, Ironwood delivers what it terms 'Academic Cancer Care in a Community Setting®,' offering medical oncology, radiation oncology, CT and PET diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, integrative services, genetic counseling, and a dedicated research department. The organization also operates a growing Women's oncology program. For nursing professionals, Ironwood offers an outpatient oncology environment with a multi-disciplinary team approach that includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, social services, nutrition, and integrative services. Job postings emphasize a schedule that does not require nights, weekends, or major holidays, and the organization seeks ONS-certified Registered Nurses with oncology experience. A sign-on bonus is advertised for qualified applicants. The work environment involves direct participation in comprehensive cancer care across state-of-the-art facilities, with opportunities to engage in a robust integrative services program and a dedicated research arm.

Mission Statement: 'To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.' The organization's guiding philosophy is 'Compassion through Kindness,' and it emphasizes a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered approach to cancer treatment, striving to bring academic-level cancer care into a community setting.