Nurse Manager: Oncology & Palliative Care

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Atlantic Health System seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee Simon 5 Oncology and Simon 3 Palliative Care at Morristown Medical Center. The role focuses on clinical leadership, staff development, and evidence-based practice to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure, recent oncology/hematology/hospice experience, and strong coaching abilities. BSN is required; MSN or certification in OCN/CHPN/NE-BC/NEA-BC preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• Recent clinical experience in Oncology, Hematology, and/or Hospice nursing is required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an acute care or hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of oncology and palliative care clinical practices, quality improvement, regulatory standards, and patient safety initiatives.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, mentor staff, and drive clinical excellence.
• Preferred: BSN; MSN or healthcare-related field; specialty certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN), Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN), or Nurse Executive (NE-BC/NEA-BC).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for Simon 5 Oncology and Simon 3 Palliative Care, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff through orientation, competency validation, performance feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and standardized workflows.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and system stakeholders to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance patient care and operational performance.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives by analyzing patient outcomes, clinical metrics, and staff performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of safety by partnering with Environment of Care (EOC) and Infection Prevention (IP) teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Develop, review, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and practice guidelines that support exceptional patient care.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, medication administration practices, controlled substance regulations, and patient safety initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and staff engagement.
• Serve as a clinical resource and leader while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration across the health system.
• Perform other leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Mentoring staff

Communication

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

OCN/CHPN/NE-BC/NEA-BC preferred

Job description

Atlantic Health System seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee Simon 5 Oncology and Simon 3 Palliative Care at Morristown Medical Center. The role focuses on clinical leadership, staff development, and evidence-based practice to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure, recent oncology/hematology/hospice experience, and strong coaching abilities. BSN is required; MSN or certification in OCN/CHPN/NE-BC/NEA-BC preferred.