Oncology Social Worker Jobs in Indiana
Oncology Social Worker jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend, where major health systems including Indiana University Health, Franciscan Health, and Ascension St. Vincent operate cancer centers with ongoing hiring needs. Demand is steadiest for social workers specializing in palliative care coordination, oncology case management, and psychosocial support for patients navigating active treatment. Openings exist at every level from new MSW graduates to senior licensed clinical social workers with oncology-specific experience. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Evansville, IN
Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
Department/Specialty: 6 East - Oncology
Schedule: Full time, Night shift
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Provide direct nursing care, including the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Document and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Assess patients for expected side effects and has knowledge of how to handle them.
- Observe for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to the drugs and takes appropriate action.
- Practice safe handling of cytotoxic agents, including any spills.
- Draw blood samples and is an expert in the use of Triple lumen catheters, PortaCath, Hickman, Groshong, and PICC lines, and several types of programmable pumps.
- Troubleshoots problems with these technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Chemotherapy credentialed from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Evansville, IN
Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
Department/Specialty: 6 East - Oncology
Schedule: Full time, Night shift
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Provide direct nursing care, including the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Document and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Assess patients for expected side effects and has knowledge of how to handle them.
- Observe for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to the drugs and takes appropriate action.
- Practice safe handling of cytotoxic agents, including any spills.
- Draw blood samples and is an expert in the use of Triple lumen catheters, PortaCath, Hickman, Groshong, and PICC lines, and several types of programmable pumps.
- Troubleshoots problems with these technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Chemotherapy credentialed from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Oncology Social Worker Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Community Health Network11
- Indiana University Health10
- Beacon Health System6
- Ascension5
- American Traveler5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Education1
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology social worker jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential issued by the Indiana Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program is required for most clinical oncology roles
- One or more years of experience in oncology, palliative care, or hospital social work settings
- Oncology Social Work certification (OSW-C) from the Association of Oncology Social Work preferred
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate interdisciplinary team collaboration within a hospital or cancer center environment
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, which is widely used across Indiana health systems
Oncology Social Worker Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a oncology social worker in Indiana?
You must earn a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and then obtain licensure through the Indiana Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, which oversees the Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials. After accumulating the required supervised clinical hours, you apply for the LCSW. Most Indiana cancer centers and hospital oncology programs require the LCSW, and holding or pursuing the OSW-C certification from the Association of Oncology Social Work strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire oncology social workers in Indiana?
Indiana oncology social worker roles are posted by Community Health Network, Indiana University Health, and Beacon Health System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Indiana's large integrated health systems, which operate dedicated cancer institutes and regional oncology clinics, account for the majority of these openings across the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most oncology social worker jobs?
Indianapolis, Evansville, and Fort Wayne have the most oncology social worker openings in Indiana right now. Indianapolis drives the largest share because it is home to major cancer care infrastructure including the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and multiple Franciscan and Ascension campuses, while Fort Wayne and South Bend each support large regional health systems that operate oncology service lines drawing patients from across northern Indiana.
Are there remote oncology social worker jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Oncology social work is grounded in direct patient contact, bedside support, and in-person interdisciplinary rounds, which limits remote opportunities significantly. About 36% of oncology social worker openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve telephonic case management, care navigation, or post-discharge follow-up counseling rather than acute inpatient or infusion center work.
How can I get hired as a oncology social worker in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a graduate field placement or post-MSW internship within an Indiana hospital oncology or palliative care unit, which several large systems including Indiana University Health and Franciscan Health offer through formal partnerships with Indiana University and other accredited MSW programs. After graduation, applying for social worker I or care coordinator roles within oncology departments gives you supervised exposure while you accumulate hours toward your LCSW. Lateral moves from medical social worker, discharge planner, or behavioral health case manager positions are common stepping stones, and beginning the OSW-C certification process early signals commitment to the specialty.
Where can I find and apply to oncology social worker jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to oncology social worker jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings from health systems and cancer centers across the state. Find roles that fit your credentials and experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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