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Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Oncology Clinic

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you cared for a patient who had just received a difficult or frightening diagnosis. How did you handle that conversation?

whether the candidate can hold emotional weight and communicate with compassion in an oncology setting

Describe a time you had to coordinate care across multiple providers, like a surgeon, an oncologist, and a nurse navigator, for one patient.

ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and keep communication from falling through the cracks

Tell me about a time you caught a change in a patient's condition that others might have missed.

clinical vigilance and confidence acting on subtle findings

Describe a situation where a patient or family member became upset or agitated in clinic. How did you de-escalate it?

real experience with verbal de-escalation and staying calm under conflict

Tell me about a time you gave feedback or raised a concern about how something was being done on your unit.

willingness to speak up and engage with the culture of continuous improvement the employer emphasizes

Technical

What do you know about limb salvage surgery and the kind of post-operative monitoring these patients need?

baseline orthopedic oncology clinical knowledge relevant to this specific patient population

How would you explain the difference between a primary bone sarcoma and a metastatic bone lesion to a patient who just heard one of those terms for the first time?

clinical knowledge combined with the ability to translate it into plain language

What's your approach to handling hazardous drug exposure and safety protocols when supplies or medications come with special precautions?

familiarity with safety standards around chemotherapy and hazardous materials in an oncology-adjacent clinic

How do you keep yourself organized when you're managing IV insertions, documentation, patient education, and phone calls all in the same shift?

time management and workflow skills specific to a busy specialty clinic

Situational

Walk me through how you would triage a full clinic morning where one patient is reporting new leg pain after a recent tumor resection and another is calling in with a fever.

clinical judgment and prioritization skills under real time pressure

A patient scheduled for surgery tells you they're terrified and are thinking about canceling. What do you say and do?

patient education skills and comfort managing fear without overstepping scope

This role covers St. Luke's most of the time but also Mt. Pleasant and Grafton. How do you handle working across different sites and teams without losing consistency in your care?

adaptability and organization when the environment changes

If a patient's family started asking you clinical questions the surgeon hasn't answered yet, how would you respond?

judgment about scope of practice and protecting the care team's communication with patients

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02408 AAH ASLMC: Ste 370 Ortho - Surgery: Orthopedics Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift, Monday-Friday during core clinic hours between 7:30am-5pm. Position will primarily be based at the St. Luke’s location with coverage possibly 2x per month at Mt. Pleasant, and occasionally Grafton. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Where You Will Work : Aurora Orthopedics, located at the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center physician office campus, provides comprehensive orthopedic oncology services for treating primary bone sarcomas, soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic bone cancer. Treatments are integrated with the broader oncology services at Aurora St. Luke's, incorporating tumor resection, limb salvage surgery, and coordinated care with specialized oncology nurse navigators. We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Active 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 • Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience is preferred. What You’ll Do: Schedule : Full time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift, Monday-Friday during core clinic hours between 7:30am-5pm. Position will primarily be based at the St. Luke’s location with coverage possibly 2x per month at Mt. Pleasant, and occasionally Grafton. 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: 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. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.  Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.  • Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.  • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and 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.  • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.  • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.  • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.  • Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.  • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.  Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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