Professional Staff Nurse, ONC; RN; Nurse Navigator

Harrisburg, PA | Regular, Full-Time

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Professional Staff Nurse, Oncology (RN) to support our fast-paced and growing infusion center in Harrisburg, PA. This is a unique cross-trained role that blends infusion nursing with nurse navigation. This position is ideal for an RN who values meaningful patient relationships, interdisciplinary teamwork, and opportunities to grow their clinical skill set.

In this role, you will be trained to provide safe, high-quality infusion services while also serving as a supportive guide for patients throughout their oncology care journey. You’ll be a key part of the care team, working closely with providers and clinical staff to deliver patient-centered care. You will act as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring they receive the support, education, and resources they need.

This position will also play an important role in UPMC Hillman's expanding bispecific therapy program (BITE). Bispecific therapies use advanced antibody treatments designed to target both cancer cells and immune cells simultaneously, enhancing the body's ability to recognize and fight cancer. As these innovative treatments continue to transform cancer care, nurses in this role will be involved in the administration and monitoring of patients receiving bispecific therapies, providing specialized assessment, education, and management of potential neurologic and immune-related side effects.

This offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge oncology treatment and contribute to advancing cancer care in our region.

• Days: Vary
• Flexible scheduling required
• Must be willing to work 8-, 10-, and/or 12-hour shifts to meet a 40-hour workweek
• Start times vary and flexibility is essential to support clinic operations

• Mondays & Fridays: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Start times for this position may be 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, or 8:00 AM.

Placement within the UPMC nursing career ladder and starting salary will be based on education and experience, offering opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Interested in learning more about oncology nursing and working with one of the nation’s leading cancer programs?
Check out the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Oncology Nursing Blog to learn more about our nurses and their impact.

• Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership.
  
  Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating…