Guthrie·Cortland, New York
Provide professional, comprehensive nursing care for oncology and hematology patients in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and infusions while coordinating safe, evidence-based therapeutic treatments.
Why This Role & Guthrie?
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care in our Cancer Center at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is per diem RN position Monday-Friday with occasional holiday and weekends.
The Renzi Cancer Center is a specialized outpatient oncology and hematology clinic providing comprehensive care, including infusion therapies, blood products, and supportive treatments. The unit is staffed by registered nurses that work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center has proudly served the Cortland community for over a century, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care backed by modern technology and a deeply rooted culture of compassion. Our Acute Care team is a key part of that mission — providing critical diagnostic services that help patients live healthier, longer lives.
The Oncology nurse provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients and is responsible for delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, and evidence-based quality care. Practicing in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.
A minimum of two years of practice as a registered nurse in an acute care setting is preferred but not required.
Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred but not required.
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Specialty certification is recommended as soon as the
RN is eligible including: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
Specialty training as required by specific units or specialty includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
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Employs Nursing Professional Practice by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients’ care.
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Develops updates and coordinates patient plan of care to achieve patient goals.
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Optimizes patient outcomes and helps patient transition across the care continuum.
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Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
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Performs and maintains essential competencies as required by the department.
Such as administering chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood and iron infusions and any other therapeutic treatments.
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Follows provider orders in relation to patient care and documents interventions.
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Advocates for patients to promote a safe and quality patient care.
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Provides ethical and holistic care by partnering with other health care providers within and outside of the department.
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Facilitates learning environment for patients to educate them on disease processes and treatments.
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Helps educate patients on the care being provided to them and the treatment plan they are prescribed.
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Provides patients with the education material needed to ensure health literacy.
Other duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position is $37.50-$53.06
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Requires a nursing degree from an accredited program and a valid Registered Nurse license. BLS certification is required, while a BSN and specialty certifications like OCN are preferred.
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