Per Diem RN | Medical Oncology | Commack

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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