Registered Nurse Level IV - Oncology Unit (Sands 600)

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

• Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays

• Retirement Savings Program

• Same Day Pay through DailyPay

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement

• Certification

• Enhanced Shift Differentials

• Employee Discount Programs

• Free Parking

As a Registered Nurse Level IV, you will leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to fellow team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of care on the unit.

Oncology Unit - Sands 600 – Excellence in Oncology, Palliative, and Medical-Surgical Care

Sands 600 is a dynamic 36-bed inpatient unit specializing in Hematology/Oncology and Palliative Care, while also providing high-quality care for Medical-Surgical overflow patients. Our team is deeply committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals facing complex medical diagnoses, cancer treatments, or end-of-life transitions.

Specialty Focus Areas

• Hematology/Oncology:
  Sands 600 primarily focuses on leukemia and lymphoma but provides expert care to patients with a wide range of cancer diagnoses. Nurses on the unit are specially trained in chemotherapy administration, mediport access, and the management of oncology-related complications.
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care:
  Our team sets the standard for compassionate, holistic palliative and hospice care, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families during critical moments.

Unit Highlights

• 36-bed unit with diverse acuity levels
• Cross-trained in Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care, and Med-Surg
• Expert nursing team trained in chemotherapy certification, pain and symptom management, and comfort care
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, social work, chaplaincy, and supportive care teams
• Culture rooted in kindness, dignity, and respect for every patient

This unit is the ideal environment for nurses who are passionate about oncology, palliative care, and meaningful patient-centered work—offering a rewarding and supportive space for clinical growth and compassionate care delivery.

This role is part of the Registered Nurse Level IV / Clinical Nurse IV must complete the following:

• Complete the Clinical Ladder binder within 12 months of employment

• Minimum of 5 activities in each Pillar (Leadership, Quality, and Organizational Contribution)

• 15 Continuing education units (CEU's)

• 20 Flex items

STATUS:  Full Time

             
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Oncology Unit - Sands 600

SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient; demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment and advanced assessment skills; communicate and document assessment with interdisciplinary team; utilize all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
• Planning & Implementation. Develop and document plan of care, treatment and services; collaborate interdisciplinary health team to deliver care; maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship and provides an exceptional experience for the patient and family
• Evaluation & Education. Evaluate, communicate and document patient responses to care; revise plan of care based on ongoing evaluations; ensure the patient receives and understands education/training specific to their needs and abilities 
• Training. Provide training for new team members on the unit; assume role of teacher for nursing students and other students shadowing on the unit; act as a resource for other team members for both clinical and non-clinical mat