Registered Nurse RN Oncology Ambulatory Clinic at Banner Health Tucson,AZ Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Registered Nurse RN Oncology Ambulatory Clinic job at Banner Health. Tucson, AZ.

Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona. Department:
Bone Marrow Trans-Svcs-Hosp.

Work Shift:

Day. Job Category:
Nursing.

This is a full‑time position, scheduled 40 hours per week;
Monday through Friday.

Position Summary

As an outpatient oncology RN, you will work closely with your providers (MD/APP) and the care team to coordinate patient oncology care and treatment. You will triage Cerner message pool, enter orders, ensure required records are available before visits, respond to interdisciplinary team questions about treatment needs, authorization clarification, symptom management, and collaborate with rooming teams, supportive care, and navigation to ensure the best visit for the patient.

You may support a surgical oncologist and assist with clinic‑appropriate procedures.

Clinic days: 2-3 days per week when patients see the oncologist; 1-2 days for clinic preparation and closure. Depending on team, you may have a clinic day at additional clinical sites.

Core Functions

Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs; reviews history, physical, diagnostics, labs; reports abnormalities; completes assessments and reassessments.

Formulates a plan of care, including discharge plan; sets realistic, measurable goals in collaboration with patient/family and team; revises plan as needs change.

Implements plan through coordination, delegation, and supervision of the healthcare team; provides care per physician orders, nursing plan, and policies; promotes continuity of care with accurate communication.

Evaluates patient and family response to care and teaching; revises plan as needed; monitors progress toward goals.

Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record; ensures legibility, timeliness, and compliance with policy.

Provides care based on current evidence; may participate in clinical research; engages in shared leadership, education, orientation, precepting, and mentoring.

Contributes to societal improvement through participation in professional organizations and quality initiatives.

May supervise staff and manage workflow within the department.

Interacts with all staff levels, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts; may provide spiritual support and synthesize data from multiple sources.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice, or a temporary/interim/compact RN license. BLS certification required. Additional certifications or continuing education may be required. Desired experience in the clinical area. Must maintain clinical performance competencies and annual validations. Experience in acute care within the past 12 months. In home health or behavioral health roles, additional state clearance cards and background checks are required (Arizona fingerprint clearance, criminal history affidavit, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. The organization supports a drug‑free work environment. Equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates.

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Registered Nurse RN Oncology Ambulatory Clinic at Banner Health Tucson, AZ