Per Diem RN | Medical Oncology Office Practice | Commack

   

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

 

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our Commack Medical Oncology team as a Per Diem Outpatient Clinical Nurse, where you will support patients receiving advanced cancer care through triage, assessment, education, symptom management, and infusion support in a high-performing ambulatory environment. As part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, you will help deliver exceptional, compassionate, and research-informed care to patients throughout their treatment journey.

Role Overview:

• Work within a Nurse‑Physician/APP–based Ambulatory Care Practice Model to support high‑quality outpatient oncology care.
• Provide clinical support to nursing and provider staff across assigned ambulatory practices.
• Assist with management of a multi-specialty oncology caseload, including:
  • Hematology
  • Sarcoma
  • Thoracic
  • Head and Neck
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Genitourinary
  • Gynecologic
  • Breast Medical Oncology
• Perform clinical triage for patients in person and via telephone, following established nursing protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and provide patient and family education, symptom management, and care coordination.
• Support and collaborate with the Outpatient Infusion team as needed, including assisting with infusion-related patient care activities within scope of practice.
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care throughout treatment, follow-up, and transitions.

Key Qualifications:

• Active New York State RN license and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 1.5 years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Minimum 1.5 years of oncology nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting (strongly preferred).
• Experience in outpatient infusion or the ability to float into infusion settings is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Core Skills:

• Proven ability to take initiative, adapt to change, and approach challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making skills, with ability to maintain high standards of nursing care.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
• Approachable, empathetic, and skilled in caring for diverse patient populations.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Flexible and adaptable in a float environment, adjusting to shifting priorities and clinical needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong patient and team relationships and deliver patient-centered care.

Additional Information:

• Location: 650 Commack Road, Commack, NY
• Schedule: PER DIEM 10-hour shifts 8am-6pm, Monday - Friday

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Pay Range: $18.00 - $170.00

 

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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