Entry Level Oncology Social Worker Jobs
New grad oncology social worker jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship, field placement, or clinical hours often carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Banner Health, Henry Ford Health, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Methodist Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.
What you will do in this role:
- Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
- Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
- Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date).
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
BENEFITS
Methodist Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Oncology opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Entry Level Oncology Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oncology social worker job?
Start by completing a master's in social work with a field placement in oncology, palliative care, or a related medical setting, since hands-on clinical hours signal readiness to employers. Obtaining your state licensure, even at the associate or provisional level, strengthens your application considerably. Tailoring your resume to highlight patient advocacy, care coordination, and interdisciplinary team experience helps entry level candidates stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level oncology social workers?
Companies hiring entry level oncology social workers right now include Banner Health, Henry Ford Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from hospital systems, cancer treatment centers, hospice organizations, and large health networks that have dedicated oncology or palliative care departments with structured onboarding for new graduates.
Are there remote entry level oncology social worker jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are on-site given the clinical nature of the work. About 8% of entry level oncology social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve care coordination, patient navigation, or telehealth counseling rather than direct bedside support.
Are these new grad oncology social worker jobs?
Yes, the roles on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior oncology social worker positions. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship hours or supervised field placements in lieu of paid work history, and may consider a strong portfolio of case work or clinical rotations as evidence of readiness for the role.
Which industries hire the most entry level oncology social workers?
Entry Level oncology social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate dedicated cancer programs, palliative care units, and patient navigation teams where new graduates can build supervised clinical experience alongside licensed practitioners.