Registered Nurse, Oncology Clinic

Sutter Health

. Provide direct and indirect patient care to oncology clinic patients and their families .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72 - $100 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive patient care in oncology settings, including the development and implementation of individualized nursing care plans. Possesses strong communication skills to foster collaborative relationships among patients, families, and healthcare providers while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaOncology Nursing CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider2 Years Recent Relevant ExperienceKnowledge of Medical Terminology

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentsNursing Care PlansPatient EducationHolistic Care DeliveryInterdisciplinary Care CoordinationHealthcare Industry KnowledgeSafety Precaution PoliciesPrivacy RequirementsAnatomy and Physiology KnowledgeProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsCollaborationPrioritizationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Oncology Nursing CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Industry Keywords

Patient Care Best PracticesHealthcare RegulationsPatient Protected Health Information PrivacyOncology PracticeContinuous Professional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct and indirect patient care to oncology clinic patients and their families
Perform comprehensive patient assessments
Develop and implement nursing care plans and patient education
Continuously evaluate patient care
Deliver holistic, individualized care
Develop, implement, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors
Foster collaborative relationships among patients, families/support groups, physicians, and healthcare providers through timely communication
Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, laws, regulations, and codes
Promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience
Engage in continuous professional nursing growth and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Oncology Nursing Certification (e.g., OCN, CPHON, CBCN, BMTCN, AOCNP) issued by ONCC, if required by department or entity, within one year for RNs with one or more years of oncology practice prior to hire/transfer, or two years for RNs new to oncology at the time of hire/transfer
Oncology RNs new to oncology or with less than one year of oncology experience must complete ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice courses within 90 days
2 years recent relevant experience
Knowledge of nursing theories, concepts and practices, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Working knowledge of healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care best practices and privacy requirements, and local/state/federal regulations
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-filled environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Ability to ensure patient protected health information privacy
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time schedule, 40 hours weekly
Day shift, Monday–Friday
Weekend work as needed