Registered Nurse - Oncology - PRN
Listed on 2026-05-02
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Nursing
Oncology Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, RN Nurse
Oncology Nurse
Location:
78 Medical Center Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939, USA
The Augusta Health Cancer Center is an outpatient clinic and chemotherapy infusion unit. Oncology nurses play a critical role in the delivery of quality nursing care to a high‑risk and complex patient population. Comprehensive knowledge and skills regarding cancer pathophysiology, treatment options, and symptom management are required elements of practice. We have a 13‑chair outpatient cancer infusion center and an 8‑chair infusion center for non‑cancer patients.
Nurses are cross‑trained to work in both areas.
For novice oncology nurses, the first one or two years focus on gaining an in‑depth education regarding the biology of cancer, treatment regimens, and comprehensive symptom management. Skills in the care and maintenance of venous access devices and handling and administration of hazardous drugs must be cultivated. Guidelines for nursing competency are outlined in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice.
Novice nurses will work closely with an experienced oncology nurse and will be expected to take a Cancer Basics course and an ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certificate course and orient with their preceptor for 3 to 4 months. Chemotherapy administration competency will be determined before the novice nurse may administer chemotherapy on their own. At the end of one year, the novice nurse must take and pass an ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration course, which will give a provider’s card to administer chemotherapy.
Qualifications- Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- One year of Registered Nurse experience required
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
- Two years of outpatient oncology experience preferred
- Positive attitude, with enthusiasm for caring for our community
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills
Augusta Health is a mission‑driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. It offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center, a 255‑bed inpatient facility, and Augusta Medical Group, which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
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