Oncology - Ambulatory Registered Nurse

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics; Time; On-site; NOK 665,000 - 1,046,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks an Oncology - Ambulatory Registered Nurse to provide direct clinical care to patients undergoing outpatient cancer treatment. The role emphasizes longitudinal patient care, education, and coordination across clinic settings.

The final level and compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for progression through Nurse Level 1–4. This is a full-time, on-site position within the ambulatory oncology program.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Interstate Compact license required if residency remains outside Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients in outpatient cancer care.
• Coordinate care, assess symptoms, educate patients, and manage treatment-related symptoms.
• Escalate concerns promptly to prevent unnecessary acute care utilization.
• Work with high‑risk regimens and multi‑morbid patients across settings and transitions.

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Job Family

Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

This position is posted as an Oncology - Ambulatory Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels, based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set.

All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Oncology - Ambulatory Registered Nurse practice setting. If selected to move forward in the hiring process, candidates will be assessed through interviews and other job related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership.

The final position level and corresponding compensation will be determined at the time of offer, based on the candidate’s assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level within the practice setting. Different career levels within this practice setting may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements, which must be met to qualify for placement at the corresponding level.

Ambulatory Oncology nurses provide direct clinical care to patients across the outpatient cancer care continuum, supporting assessment, education, symptom management, and coordination of care in clinic‑based settings. Their work emphasizes longitudinal patient relationships, proactive management of treatment‑related symptoms, and timely escalation of concerns to prevent unnecessary acute care utilization. As complexity increases, ambulatory oncology nurses coordinate care for patients with high‑risk regimens, multiple co‑morbidities, or frequent complications, often across multiple settings and transitions. Advanced practice within this subfamily reflects expanded clinical judgment, autonomy, and leadership in managing complex outpatient oncology populations while maintaining a bedside nursing focus.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) – Supervised Learner

• Entry level nurse that develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision.

Nurse Level 2 (N2) – Independent Practitioner

• Developing nurse that independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate.

Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner

• Experienced nurse that independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.

Nurse Level 4 (N4) – Leader and Mentor

• Advanced level clinician that leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.

Licenses Required

- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

## Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking