Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Services FT Days

Job Title: RN

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cancer Center

Req #: 0000254071

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $49.28 - $66.05 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides quality nursing care in collaboration with the medical staff and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the New Jersey State Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes the nursing process to provide age specific treatments, patient and family teaching and discharge planning. Participates in the department's performance improvement evaluation activities

The Oncology Ambulatory Services RN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to oncology and hematology patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, symptom management, patient education, treatment planning support, triage, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high-quality care throughout the patient's cancer journey.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Provision of compassionate Care
• Minimum (1) one year RN experience

Preferred:

• BSN
• OCN Certification
• One year prior experience as a Registered Nurse in an Oncology unit in-patient or outpatient strongly preferred,

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active and current NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification within 90 days of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday

Essential Functions:

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Ambulatory/Outpatient Center RN organizes and administers individualized, age specific, professional nursing care to patients within the Frederick B. Cohen, MD Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
• The RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in Medical Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology Ambulatory Center, responsibilities include patient assessment, education, coordination of care, administration of treatments, i.e, injections, and monitoring for side effects or complications
• The RN collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective patient-centered care.
• This role also supports patient navigation, facilitates referrals, and assists in managing treatment plans across the continuum of oncology care.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.

Other Duties:

This role works collaboratively with RNs, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Assistants. This role supports all of the ambulatory outpatient clinics in the Cancer Center which is Hematology/Oncology, Oncology and Benign Hematology as well as support telephone triage to assigned providers.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer