Ambulatory RN, Float Pool Oncology

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its ambulatory oncology clinics. The role includes providing comprehensive patient care, working collaboratively within a healthcare team, and utilizing critical skills in a dynamic nursing environment. Excellence in interpersonal communication and dedication to patient-centered care are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in North Carolina required.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver appropriate patient care.
• Ensure the safety and therapeutic environment for patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Written and oral communication

Software proficiency

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Between June 14, 2025, and July 1, 2025 Atrium Health is transitioning to a new application platform to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring processes. To ensure a smooth transition and data integrity during this transition we have temporarily limited the number of job postings on the career website.

While active job postings may be reduced during this phase, it is important to note that Atrium Health remains committed to engaging with and attracting top talent. We encourage interested candidates to proactively connect with us by joining one of our established talent communities. Moreover, we will continue hosting in-person and virtual events, offering unique platforms for potential candidates to interact with Atrium Health representatives, learn about our career paths, and gain a deeper understanding of our mission and values.

Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 158566
Job Family: Nursing
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 35521028336002-Ambulatory Services

Assisting ambulatory oncology clinics across the Atrium Health Wake Forest (AHWFB) market, provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience required, preferably in an oncology environment.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes application of critical reasoning and astute clinical judgement in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning through completion of any orientation requirements, nursing certification/updates and continuing education programs. Possesses clinical assessment skills relative to the hematology or oncology patient/family. Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer.
• Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies, often developing long-term relationships.
• Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration, and coordination of appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
• Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff.
• Promotes a healthy work environment, communicating effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
• Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing as assigned, waived and or non-waived, ensuring compliance with AHWFB policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Applies the provisions of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses to their own professional obligations and for the patients entrusted in their care.
• Knowledgeable about and provides leadership in the clinical setting and provides operational accountability for and coordination of nursing services, including the appropriate skill mix and delegation of roles and responsibilities for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional ambulatory care setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.
• Pursues lifelong learning that updates and expands their clinical, organizational, and professional roles and responsibilities.
• Designs, administers and evaluates nursing services within the organization in accord with relevant federal requirements, state laws and nurse practice acts, regulatory standards, and institutional policies and procedures.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use the computer and learn new software programs