Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Float Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department: Oncology Float Pool

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Compensation: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency: The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final salary offered will be influenced by various factors, including the candidate's 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 team is focused on ensuring safe, high-quality treatment for all individuals.

Additionally, our hospital 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 various specialties, including trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology. These professionals exhibit nursing expertise, adaptability, resilience, effective communication, and strong teamwork skills. As we expand our team, we aim to continue providing our units with skilled nursing support.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities
  • Proficient in computer usage
• 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, including Monday to Friday with some weekend and holiday rotations.

Essential Functions

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing 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. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring safety in practice and integrating evidence-based principles.
• Identifying and reporting safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Understanding the patient population served.
• Supervising and directing task delegation among team members, collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes.
• Utilizing 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 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
• 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 Choose Us?

We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. Our goal is to create a positive work environment for every team member while enhancing community health. As a premier academic health system in New Jersey, we strive to implement innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in local communities throughout New Jersey, improving health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of residents and are committed to enhancing care coordination and community health through local initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer