Nurse I, Oncology - Huntsman Hematology

About the role

Inpatient Oncology nurses provide direct bedside care to hospitalized patients receiving cancer treatment or managing complications related to their disease or therapy. Their work focuses on continuous assessment, medication administration, symptom management, and rapid response to clinical deterioration in an acute care setting. As complexity increases, inpatient oncology nurses manage high‑risk regimens, unstable conditions, and oncologic emergencies, coordinating closely with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine assessments for inpatient oncology patients; identifies changes and escalates concerns per protocol.
• Provides direct care for stable oncology patients following established treatment plans.
• Administers medications and treatments, including chemotherapy, under supervision.
• Recognizes common treatment-related side effects and reports abnormalities.
• Supports patients participating in clinical trials under guidance.
• Provides basic patient and family education on treatment and symptom management.
• Coordinates care activities with providers and team members; seeks guidance when needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Maintains a safe environment by adhering to oncology safety protocols.
• Participates in interdisciplinary communication, including rounds and handoffs.
• Required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.
• Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Climbing
• Color Determination
• Crawling
• Far Vision
• Lifting
• Listening
• Manual Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Pulling and/or Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing
• Stooping and Crouching
• Tasting or Smelling
• Walking