Oncology Clinical Nurse - TGH Cancer Center Hematology Oncology

Essential Functions

Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients, including symptom evaluation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, fall risk screening, distress screening, and treatment readiness assessments. Monitors patient response to cancer therapies and disease progression, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately. Provides direct nursing care within the ambulatory oncology clinic consistent with RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.

Collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and coordinated care. Educates patients on pre-treatment requirements, post-procedure expectations, and survivorship or ongoing care needs as appropriate. Works collaboratively with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to ensure seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.

Facilitates timely access to care and reduces delays by proactively managing follow-up, referrals, and coordination activities. Responds to patient and caregiver inquiries through phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation per protocol. Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.

Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure, adhering to evidence-based oncology nursing standards. Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain oncology knowledge, clinical competency, and certification readiness.