University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi
Assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adult oncology patients, including the administration of chemotherapy and coordination of clinical trials. Provide patient and family counseling on treatment and medication management while serving as a liaison between multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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RN - Oncology Ambulatory - Cancer Clinic
To assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for patients in assigned oncology clinical area.
Coordinates the operations of assigned clinical area including protocol and non-protocol chemotherapy regimens, calculating dosages and administering intravenous chemotherapy, patient scheduling, patient records, and patient admission for adult cancer patients.
Counsels patients and family members on treatment, medication management, and condition status.
Serves as a liaison between case manager, home health nurses, dietary, utilization review, and other hospital staff as needed.
To assist physician and/or investigator in collecting data for research and clinical trials.
To assess and educate based on patients psychological and physiological need.
Education & experience
Education and Experience Required: Must be licensed as RN for at least one (1) year
Valid RN license.
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) and two (2) years of RN experience in Oncology. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification or Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (CPHON) preferred.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Solid knowledge base in oncology procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to bio hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, constant lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, constant crouching/stooping, occasional driving, constant kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time type: Full time
FTE %: 100
Benefits: Eligibility:
Job posting date: 06/30/2026
Requires a valid RN license with at least one year of experience. A BSN, two years of oncology experience, and OCN or CPHON certification are preferred.
Market context
In Mississippi, nursing openings commonly signal steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who already hold an active state RN license. These roles are competitive because employers often look for graduate-level preparation, recent bedside experience, and readiness to work within facility-specific protocols. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Mississippi RN license status and highlight your one year of RN experience in your application.
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