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CAREERCENTER Ambulatory Care Nurses Practice nursing in an environment that supports your professional growth and development. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ambulatory care nurses are an integral part of a unique practice model that contributes to our reputation for excellence in patient care. New and expanded programs have created additional positions in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey in the following treatment areas. Office practices: In collaboration with designated attending physicians specializing in a specific disease, office practice nurses provide comprehensive professional nursing care to this defined patient population. A significant component of the role is care coordination across the continuum through office visits, telephone triage, and electronic communication. Treatment suites: Work collaboratively with designated physicians and in partnership with office practice nurses to provide patient education, assessment, and symptom management to a defined patient population. Treatment unit nurses administer standard chemotherapy regimens as well as cutting-edge treatment to patients on clinical trials. Both areas require a New York or New Jersey RN license and a minimum of one to two years of current related clinical experience. Chemotherapy certification is preferred for chemotherapy positions—or we will educate. We offer modified work schedules and an excellent compensation package that includes tuition reimbursement. For consideration, please apply online at www.mskcc.org. EOE/AA developing and implementing a comprehensive program of medical, psychosocial, and educational services to address the needs of bone marrow transplant survivors. This includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care for transplant survivors and participation in research necessary to establish exemplary, evidence-based care. Requires an MSN, current New York State RN and NP license; prescriptive privileges (or eligible); minimum of three years of recent related clinical experience, preferably in an advanced practice role; and related certification. Demonstrated leadership experience is essential. Experience with bone marrow transplant survivors and ambulatory care delivery models is preferred. Hours are days, Monday–Friday. MSKCC offers an excellent compensation package that includes tuition reimbursement. For consideration, please e-mail your resume to damsellm@mskcc.org or apply online at www .mskcc.org. EOE/AA Minimum of three years of experience. Clinic/ hospital oncology experience and BSN preferred, and current RN license with state board of nursing in practicing state. One position is a float position requiring travel between sites in Tucson. Sign-on bonus. Qualified candidates should mail their resumes and salary requirements to Sherry Farrer, 2625 N. Craycroft Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85712 USA or fax to +1-520-324-2673. Oncology RN: Responsible for the coordination and delivery of clinical nursing services to patients in radiation oncology and their families. Provides patient education, IV conscious sedation, and procedural monitoring under the supervision of the radiation oncologist. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and BSN are preferred. Minimum of three years of nursing experience. Qualified candidates should mail their resumes and salary requirements to Sharon Guthrie, 2625 N. Craycroft Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85712 USA or fax to +1-520-324-2680. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package, including comprehensive health insurance, profit-sharing 401(k) plans, and tuition reimbursement. The positions have a routine schedule Monday–Friday. Relocation allowance also is available. EOE. Be sure to visit us at http://arizonaoncology.com/about/jobs.asp. Oncology RNs No need to look any longer—if you have been searching for your dream job, in a beautiful surrounding, Tucson, AZ, is the place. Recently reported as the fifth best place to live in the United States, Tucson is a bustling Southwestern metropolis surrounded by the Santa Catalina Mountains and lush desert. With sun-filled days year round, Tucson is the perfect destination. Arizona Oncology Associates: A growing medical oncology practice has the following professional medical oncology nursing positions available in premier southern Arizona practices located in sunny Tucson. Arizona Oncology, an affiliate of US Oncology, the nation’s largest network of oncology physicians, clinicians, nurses, and administrators, providing comprehensive cancer care throughout the country, has the following opportunities at its physician practices. Oncology RN: Experienced RN is needed for a gynecology/oncology clinic. One year of chemotherapy infusion experience is preferred. Chemotherapy certification is highly desirable. Oncology: Clinical Issues and Trends September 12–15, 2008, Las Vegas, NV Attend this 21st annual conference and benefit from the experience and advice of nationally recognized experts addressing the latest discoveries in oncology management. The conference is targeted for oncologists, advanced practice oncology nurses, pharmacists, family practice physicians, experienced oncology nurses, palliative care teams, and case managers. Key topics include nanotechnology for diagnostics and drug delivery, management of opioid side effects, liver metastases management, new cancer agents, and more. Also find two preconferences you won’t want to miss! For details, contact Contemporary Forums at +1-800-377-7707 or visit us online at www.contemporaryforums.com. Nurse Practitioner, Survivorship Program Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) continues to define new standards of excellence in cancer care. You can contribute to our reputation for excellence by joining our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. In this exciting opportunity, you will be responsible for To view ONS’s online Career Center, visit http://onsopcontent.ons.org/interactive/careercenter. To place a classified ad in ONS Connect, contact Sharon Hampton at Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. 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