Oncology - Ambulatory Registered Nurse

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ambulatory Oncology nurses provide direct clinical care to patients across the outpatient cancer care continuum, supporting assessment, education, symptom management, and coordination of care in clinic‑based settings. Their work emphasizes longitudinal patient relationships, proactive management of treatment‑related symptoms, and timely escalation of concerns to prevent unnecessary acute care utilization. As complexity increases, ambulatory oncology nurses coordinate care for patients with high‑risk regimens, multiple co‑morbidities, or frequent complications, often across multiple settings and transitions. Advanced practice within this subfamily reflects expanded clinical judgment, autonomy, and leadership in managing complex outpatient oncology populations while maintaining a bedside nursing focus. This position is posted as an Oncology - Ambulatory Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels, based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Oncology - Ambulatory Registered Nurse practice setting. If selected to move forward in the hiring process, candidates will be assessed through interviews and other job related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final position level and corresponding compensation will be determined at the time of offer, based on the candidate’s assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level within the practice setting. Different career levels within this practice setting may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements, which must be met to qualify for placement at the corresponding level.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

Nice To Haves

• Some departments may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients across the outpatient cancer care continuum.
• Support assessment, education, symptom management, and coordination of care in clinic-based settings.
• Emphasize longitudinal patient relationships.
• Proactively manage treatment-related symptoms.
• Escalate concerns in a timely manner to prevent unnecessary acute care utilization.
• Coordinate care for patients with high-risk regimens, multiple co-morbidities, or frequent complications, often across multiple settings and transitions.
• Exercise expanded clinical judgment, autonomy, and leadership in managing complex outpatient oncology populations.
• Maintain a bedside nursing focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed