Registered Nurse (RN)- AHN 9M Oncology- FT

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for our Inpatient Oncology Unit in Macon, GA. You will coordinate comprehensive patient care across the nursing process in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassionate communication, and ensuring patient safety and a high-quality experience for oncology and surgical patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license in the state where you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Cardiac RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Clinical decision making

Education

Completion of accredited nursing program

Job description

Where You’ll Work

Join our dedicated and collaborative Inpatient Oncology Unit, a 36-bed progressive care environment specializing in the treatment of patients with underlying malignancies. Our team delivers high-quality, compassionate care to individuals undergoing complex surgical procedures and medical oncology treatments in a fast-paced, supportive setting.

Primary Patient Population (60%) – Surgical Oncology:

• Pre-operative and post-operative care for patients with solid tumors:
  • Including but not limited to Gynecologic (GYN) cancers, Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, and Head and Neck (ENT) cancers
• Progressive care/step-down level monitoring and interventions
• Pain management, wound care, drain care, and post-surgical recovery support

Secondary Patient Population (30%) – Medical Oncology:

• Care of patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and/or radiation therapy
• Symptom management for cancer-related complications
• Supportive care for patients with advanced or metastatic disease

Tertiary Patient Population (10%) – General Medical/Surgical:

• Patients requiring intermediate care in an acute setting non-related to underlying malignancies

Our unit fosters a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for nurses passionate about oncology and surgical care.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Cardiac RN experience preferred

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Navicent- The Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center, nationally-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet ® hospital for nursing, and serves a service area of 30 counties and a population of nearly 750,000 persons. MCNH has over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians. As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery. The Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Department, with helipad capability and three urgent care centers, treats over 140,000 visitors per year. MCNH provides a broad range of community-based outpatient diagnostic, primary care, wellness and comprehensive rehabilitation services. It is the primary academic hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine, providing residency and fellowship programs for over 100 residents and is affiliated with multiple universities as a clinical education site. MCNH also operates the Doctors Office Building.