Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse

MedStar Health seeks a Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to adult oncology and complex medical patients. The RN performs comprehensive assessments, administers medications and chemotherapy, manages IVs, and monitors treatment responses. Responsibilities include coordinating interdisciplinary care, educating patients and families, supporting symptom and pain management, and ensuring safety and quality standards. RNs participate in shared governance, ongoing education, and quality initiatives in a collaborative, patient-first environment with strong career development opportunities.

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical oncology patients
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy, and manage IV therapies
• Monitor patient status, recognize and respond to changes in condition
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment, and self-care
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support symptom, pain, and side-effect management for oncology patients
• Participate in quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Precept and mentor staff, contributing to a learning-focused culture

Required Skills
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Oncology nursing
• Chemotherapy administration
• Patient assessment
• Care planning
• IV therapy and infusion skills
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Wound and pain management
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration