Job DescriptionAtlantic Health System is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and collaborative
Nurse Manager to oversee operations for
Simon 5 Oncology and
Simon 3 Palliative Care at Morristown Medical Center. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, professional development, quality improvement, and patient safety.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with a background in
oncology, hematology, and/or hospice nursing who is passionate about mentoring teams, improving patient outcomes, and advancing evidence-based practice. Experience caring for patients with complex oncologic, hematologic, or end-of-life care needs is required.
Principal 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.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Days
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
QualificationsRequired- Current Registered Nurse (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- Previous nurse leadership or management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field preferred.
- Specialty certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN), Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN), or Nurse Executive (NE-BC/NEA-BC) preferred.
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Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
