Registered Nurse Oncology Clinic - Full Time - Days

Earn Up to a $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus — Join the Cancer Center RN Team in a Full Time day shift capacity at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center!

Why This Role & Guthrie?

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care in our Cancer Center at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is full time Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p.

Department description: The Renzi Cancer Center is a specialized outpatient oncology and hematology clinic providing comprehensive care, including infusion therapies, blood products, and supportive treatments. The unit is staffed by registered nurses that work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. 

At Guthrie, you’ll find:

• A collaborative, provider‑led Cancer Center team
• Strong clinical leadership and interdisciplinary support
• A mission‑driven culture grounded in compassion and excellence
• The stability and resources of a large, integrated health system
• A role that supports longevity, growth, and work‑life balance

What Guthrie Offers You

• $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus for eligible, experienced RNs
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire
• Generous PTO beginning on Day 1 which is based on years of experience!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days
• Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
• Stable, Predictable Scheduling compared to inpatient bedside roles
• Supportive, Team‑Focused Culture
• Free On‑Site Parking
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2026 - Newsweek

Summary:

The Oncology Clinic RN provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients and is responsible for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, and evidence-based quality care. Practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the ANA scope and standards of practice. 

Experience:

A minimum of two years or practice as a registered nurse in an acute care setting is preference but not required. 

Education:

Licenses:

Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education accredited nursing program. A baccalaureate Degree  (BSN) is preferred but not required. BLS (basic life support), specialty certification is recommended as soon as the RN is eligible: Oncology Certified Nurse and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate

Essential Functions:

• •Employs Nursing Professional Practice by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. 

• •Develop updates and coordinates patient plan of care to achieve patient goals. 

• •Optimizes patient outcomes and helps patients transition across the care continuum. 

• •Support overall clinical flow through clinical decision-making and patient prioritization

• •Performs comprehensive telephone and in-clinic triage for patients. Able to identify urgent and emergent conditions and escalate appropriately to providers. Provide evidence-based recommendations of symptom management within the scope of practice.

• •Assist provider with clinical needs during patient visits as appropriate

• •Serve as a clinical resource for medical assistants and support staff. 

• •Monitors, records, and communicate patient outcomes as appropriate. 

• •Performs and maintains essential competencies as required by the department. Such as administering chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood and iron infusions, and any other therapeutic treatments. 

• •Follows provider orders in relation to patient care and documents interventions.   

• •Facilitates learning environment for patients to educate them on disease processes and treatments. 

• •Educate patients on the care being provided to them and the treatment plan they are prescribed. 

• •Educate patients and families on disease process, treatment expectations, and symptom management. 

• •Coordinates with pharmacy on patient education of treatment plans if required by department.

• •Provides patients with the education material needed to ensure health literacy.

The range for this position is $35.75-$51.11

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.