Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Oncology Clinic

About the role

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.

Where you will work

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities served.

Requirements

• 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

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 skilled communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About this location

Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team supporting patients across 13 Aurora Cancer Care Clinics throughout the Greater Milwaukee area. As an essential member of the outpatient oncology float pool, you will experience an adaptable, collaborative workspace while gaining exposure to highly diverse specialized settings—ranging from the comprehensive Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and the innovative Oncology Precision Medicine Center to regional hubs like Wauwatosa and West Allis. Across all locations, clinics focus on holistic, cutting-edge therapies—including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and advanced clinical trials—paired with compassionate nurse navigator support.

Schedule

• Typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No late nights

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations

Physical requirements & working conditions

• May be exposed to cytotoxic and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
• Must be able to:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
  • Lift up to 20 lbs over the head
  • Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
  • Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
  • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job