Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Float Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department: Oncology Float Pool

Job Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Salary Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Position Overview

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Float Pool at our New Brunswick campus. This facility serves as the primary teaching hospital within our health system and is recognized as one of only three Level 1 trauma centers in the state. Known for its exceptional clinical quality, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care.

Our institution has been awarded the Magnet designation six times, highlighting our commitment to nursing excellence. Nurses in our float pool play a crucial role, delivering exceptional care across diverse patient populations, including those in trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology. Float pool nurses are recognized for their expertise, adaptability, resilience, effective communication, and teamwork. We are expanding our team to ensure that our units are supported by skilled nursing professionals.

QualificationsRequired:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Proficient in computer skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within five years of hire
• 2-3 years of experience in Medical Surgical/Oncology

Certifications and Licenses

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey

Scheduling Requirements

• Night shift, 36 hours per week, from 7 PM to 7:30 AM
• Monday to Friday, with some weekends and holiday rotations
• Part-time position

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care within the scope defined by the Nurse Practice Act and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensure safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles, while recognizing personal knowledge and experience levels.
• Report any safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Maintain knowledge of the patient demographics served.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate team members, collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Set and assess priorities through effective interventions aimed at measurable outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide individualized care plans that address specific patient needs.

Benefits and Perks

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a variety of benefits to support the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with various partners, including local entertainment and services

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while ensuring an exceptional work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system in New Jersey, we are dedicated to advancing innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities throughout New Jersey, enhancing health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of residents and are committed to improving health through coordinated care and community programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer