Registered Nurse (RN) -Oncology

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent- The Medical Center in Georgia seeks a skilled registered nurse for the Inpatient Oncology Unit, focusing on surgical and medical oncology care within a 36-bed progressive care setting.

You will deliver comprehensive patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Accredited or approved nursing program completed
• Registered Nurse license in the practicing state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum

Education

Nursing program completed

Job description

Where You Will 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.

Where You Will 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- and post-operative care for solid tumor patients, including GYN, GI, and ENT cancers
• Progressive/step-down monitoring, pain and wound management, drain care, and post-surgical recovery

Secondary Patient Population (30%) – Medical Oncology

• Care for patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation
• Management of cancer-related symptoms and supportive care for advanced or metastatic diseases

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

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

Our unit values excellence, teamwork, and learning, offering an ideal environment for nurses interested in 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

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.