Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Float Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department: Oncology Float Pool

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The stated hourly wage range is reflective of the expected compensation for this role if employed in New Jersey.

The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Job Overview:

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Oncology Float Pool at our New Brunswick campus.

The primary teaching hospital within our health system, this academic medical center is recognized for its exceptional clinical quality and dedication to providing outstanding patient care. Our team is focused on ensuring safe, high-quality treatment for all individuals.

Moreover, our facility has been awarded the Magnet designation six times, highlighting our commitment to nursing excellence. Nurses in our float pool are integral to delivering exceptional care across diverse patient populations, including those in trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology. These professionals exhibit expertise, adaptability, resilience, effective communication, and teamwork. We are expanding our float pool team to continue offering expert nursing support across our units.

Qualifications: Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Strong computer proficiency

Preferred:

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

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• 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 availability

Essential Functions:

• The Registered Nurse delivers care within the healthcare system, adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards while upholding ethical practice as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles and recognizing personal knowledge and experience levels, while taking responsibility for enhancing the knowledge of self and the patient care team through effective communication and resource utilization.
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Maintains knowledge of the patient demographics served.
• Supervises and directs task delegation to appropriate team members, collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Consistently sets and evaluates priorities through appropriate interventions aimed at measurable outcomes for improvement.
• Acts as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and tailoring the care plan to meet specific patient needs.

Benefits and Perks:

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompasses a wide range of benefits and resources 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 & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through various partners, including local sports teams and service providers

Why Choose Us?

We are dedicated to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, ensuring a top-tier 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, we implement 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 the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or advancing community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer