Registered Nurse, On Call - The Infusion Center

RN On Call Option 7 – Per Diem Day shift – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, 94 Old Short Hills Road – Pay Range: $67.79 – $77.52 per hour Job Summary Organize and administer individualized age‑specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, JCAHO requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities. Education Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Requirements Current New Jersey RN licensure required. BLS certification required (American Heart Association). Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or complete certification within 90 days of hire to unit. Complete all Orientation requirements of Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Scheduling Requirements Day Shift. Per Diem. Essential Functions Assist patient and family members in coping by encouraging oral expression of feelings associated with fears and losses imposed by disease and treatment and make referrals to Social Services as necessary. Assist patient in the use of ambulation techniques and assistive devices such as commode chair, walker, hip chair, and crutches and position patient. Assume Charge Nurse functions as delegated by the PCC and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Services, including assessing staffing needs, organizing and delegating work assignments based on patient acuity and individual staff skill levels. Comply with Medication Reconciliation policy. Comply with unit and department scheduling guidelines. Delegate and prioritize work assignments according to the associate's competence and patient care needs. Demonstrate proper procedure care for and maintenance of central lines; flushing, blood draws, and dressing changes. Recognize hematological and oncological emergencies and take appropriate action when one occurs. Understand hospital policy and procedure regarding restraints. Understand hospital procedures for blood administration. Comply with blood and blood product administration policy. Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive plan of care for daily management of hematology/oncology patients; sickle cell crisis, chemotherapy, fever, neutropenia. Evaluate effectiveness, interventions, and revise plan of care accordingly. Implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department. Initiate, maintain, and monitor care of a medication extravasation using established policy and procedure. Initiate, maintain, and monitor IV chemotherapy and implanted access devices, observing for side effects and biohazard exposure. Develop multidisciplinary care plans and discharge plans in accordance with department standards and using appropriate tools. Integrate psychosocial, physical, nutritional, and rehabilitation needs of the patient in care and discharge planning. Perform and document accurate neurological assessment as indicated by patient condition. Perform assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards and identified tools. Perform interventions in accordance with current policy and procedure, safety guidelines and infection control principles. Provide appropriate oncology/chemotherapy related education to patients and families as per established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Provide patient/family education according to the plan of care and document the same. Set goals and formulate appropriate multidisciplinary interventions to meet these goals. State proper mechanism for activating cardiac respiratory arrest; demonstrate understanding of code cart check and procedure for replacing items on the code cart. Transmit pertinent patient information to appropriate individuals, e.g., MD, supervisor, discharge planner, etc. Use understanding of principles of acute, chronic, and oncology pain management to assess each patient’s individual needs and provide appropriate and specific treatment and care. Use understanding of principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age‑specific needs and provide age‑specific treatment and care. Utilize the nursing process with a multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of patient care. Equal Employment Opportunity RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health