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JOB DESCRIPTION

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Oncology Physician Practice

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a vital member of the multidisciplinary surgical oncology team, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout the continuum of surgical cancer treatment. The RN collaborates closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care, provide education, facilitate treatment planning, and ensure exceptional clinical outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, compassion, and the ability to manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and triage patients in person and by telephone.
• Evaluate patient symptoms and determine appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Monitor patients before and after office-based procedures.
• Review laboratory, pathology, and imaging results, communicating findings and provider recommendations to patients.
• Coordinate preoperative and postoperative care for surgical oncology patients.
• Identify urgent clinical concerns and facilitate timely evaluation and treatment.

Patient Education

• Educate patients and caregivers regarding:
  • Surgical procedures
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Postoperative recovery
  • Wound care and drain management
  • Medication management
  • Nutrition and activity restrictions
  • Signs and symptoms requiring immediate medical attention
• Reinforce physician treatment plans and ensure patient understanding.
• Provide emotional support and resources throughout the patient's cancer journey.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate referrals to specialists, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetics, nutrition, social work, and other support services.
• Schedule diagnostic testing and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure continuity of care across outpatient, inpatient, and procedural settings.

Clinical Documentation

• Document nursing assessments, interventions, patient education, and communications accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain accurate medication reconciliation and allergy documentation.
• Process medication refills according to practice protocols.
• Complete disability forms, FMLA paperwork, and other clinical documentation as appropriate.

Telephone Triage

• Assess patient concerns using evidence-based triage guidelines.
• Provide clinical advice within scope of practice.
• Escalate urgent or emergent concerns to the provider.
• Document all patient communications in the EMR.

Quality and Compliance

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with infection prevention and patient safety activities.
• Maintain current nursing licensure and required certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School diploma required
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Valid NJ RN License

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in oncology, surgery, surgical oncology, ambulatory care, or physician practice strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of oncology and surgical patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to educate patients with compassion and sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform nursing procedures.
• Ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.

ABOUT US

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.