Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Infusion - Relocation Offered!
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position Professional care
provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing
care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration
with the patient and family provides theory-based professional
nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of
the interdisciplinary team Schedule Four-10 hr day/evening shifts
per week, including rotation to the weekends. Primary Duties and
Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established
department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies
procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT
Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that
pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic
spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging
available technology. Functions autonomously providing
relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent
efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the
nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience.
Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific
patient populations critically analyzes trends and changes in
patient status and plans appropriate interventions. Incorporates
evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery
with a focus on quality and safety. Serves as a patient advocate by
independently communicating clinical concerns including ethical
decisions in a timely manner to other members of the
interdisciplinary team. Practices within legal boundaries of nurse
practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the
universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in
practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and
counsel. Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and
long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching
resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal
and written format. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts
accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.
Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities
and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to
scope of practice and unit requirements. Effectively uses problem
identification and resolution skills focusing on the clinical
scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of
command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks
assistance as needed. Independently communicates concerns in a
timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the
interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.
Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward
short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as
appropriate. Identifies patient and family needs prior to
discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in
collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance
professional growth and development and commits to life-long
learning. Supports and contributes to the unit department entity
and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and
values. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents
the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement
teams. Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree in
Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic
nursing program preferred If prepared at the associate degree in
nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months
of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date. Experience
1-2 years RN experience required Licenses and Certifications RN -
Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment
required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and
NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart
Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or
business unit. C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the
National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal
nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) within 12
months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty
nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have
15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Basic math skills Verbal and written
communication skills Basic computer skills This position has a
hiring range of : USD $41.78 - USD $63.66 /Hr.
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