Robert Hargraves, MSN, MBA, RN

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Robert Hargraves serves as Secretary of the NERUCA Board of Directors. Now in his third year with NERUCA, he focuses on advancing the urgent care sector, elevating awareness of urgent care within the broader healthcare landscape, and bringing operators together to strengthen the field. Current priorities include supporting X-ray limited scope licensure and reinforcing urgent care’s recognition within CMS.

Robert is Director of Urgent Care Operations at Atlantic Health System, where he provides operational leadership across urgent care services. He began his career as a Registered Nurse, delivering compassionate care and building strong clinical expertise, then transitioned into management—culminating in his current operations leadership role for Atlantic Health Urgent Care/Immediate Care, which serves communities across New Jersey. He serves on multiple health boards/committees and is the New Jersey Delegate for the Urgent Care Association (UCA); he was also recognized as a 2023 NJBIZ Forty Under 40 honoree.

Robert earned dual master’s degrees, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Healthcare Administration track and is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).

Outside of work, Robert enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two children, often seeking out new places and fun family adventures.