The Oncology nurse provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for patients in the infusion center. Responsibilities include administering therapeutic treatments and coordinating patient care plans to optimize health outcomes.
Earn Up to a $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus — Join the Infusion Center RN Team in a Full Time day shift capacity at Lourdes Hospital!
Why This Role & Guthrie?
This is for a Full Time RN position in the infusion center at Lourdes Hospital. The hours would be variable but the infusion center is open 8-6 M-F and 8-12 Saturday and Sunday. Right now they are on every four week rotation for weekends.
Our team values collaboration, communication, and patient‑centered care. Nurses are respected clinical partners here, not task‑doers, and the work you do directly influences diagnostic quality and treatment outcomes.
For over a century, the Binghamton community has trusted Lourdes for compassionate, personalized care. Now part of the Guthrie health system, our 197-bed acute care facility continues that legacy with modern technology, expanded services, and a team-first culture. We’re committed to helping our caregivers thrive — professionally and personally.
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. Additional nursing CEU’s are required for cancer centers with Accreditations.
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Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) 3.
Specialty certification Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate required as soon as the RN is eligible.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
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Specialty training as required by specific units or specialty includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Employs Nursing Professional Practice by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients’ care.
Develops updates and coordinates patient plan of care to achieve patient goals.
Optimizes patient outcomes and helps patient transition across the care continuum.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Performs and maintains essential competencies as required by the department. Such as administering chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood and iron infusions and any other therapeutic treatments.
Follows provider orders in relation to patient care and documents interventions.
Facilitates learning environment for patients to educate them on disease processes and treatments.
Helps educate patients on the care being provided to them and the treatment plan they are prescribed.
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 based on years of experience.
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 is required, and a Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate must be obtained upon eligibility.
Market context
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