Registered Nurse- Part Time, Days, 8 AM - 4 PM, Outpatient Oncology, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Oncology Registered Nurse

The Oncology Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients across the continuum of treatment. The RN utilizes critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized patient care while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and professional nursing.

Principal Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Care Coordination

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.

Assess and manage patient pain utilizing appropriate pain assessment tools and reassessment guidelines.

Monitor patient response to medications and treatments and report adverse reactions promptly.

Identify discharge planning needs and coordinate appropriate resources.

Assess patient learning needs, functional status, and barriers to education.

Provide age-appropriate care while recognizing the unique needs of adult and older adult oncology patients.

Clinical Practice

Safely administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, infusion therapies, and blood products in accordance with organizational policies and evidence-based practice.

Demonstrate competency in oncology nursing procedures and specialized equipment.

Administer medications safely and accurately.

Monitor patients for treatment-related complications and intervene appropriately.

Identify and report patient safety and risk management concerns.

Maintain competency in blood administration and infusion therapy.

Documentation

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.

Document patient assessments, nursing interventions, treatment responses, and changes in condition.

Verify physician orders and complete required documentation according to hospital policy.

Complete depression screenings and psychosocial assessments.

Assess emotional distress and coordinate referrals to Social Work when indicated.

Maintain documentation that supports continuity of care and regulatory compliance.

Care Coordination

Coordinate patient care across the interdisciplinary team.

Carry out physician orders accurately and efficiently.

Coordinate diagnostic testing and treatment appointments.

Prioritize patient care based on clinical condition and changing needs.

Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up care.

Collaborate with pharmacy, social work, nutrition services, case management, and other disciplines.

Professional Practice

Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and annual competency assessments.

Serve as a mentor and resource to nursing staff.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committee work, and departmental meetings.

Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment.

Identify opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education.

Patient Experience

Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Respond promptly to patient and family needs.

Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Safety and Quality

Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Follow infection prevention practices and standard precautions.

Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals.

Assess patients for fall risk and implement appropriate interventions.

Promote a culture of safety and quality improvement.

Patient Advocacy

Advocate for patient and family needs throughout the continuum of care.

Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Include patients and families in care planning and shared decision-making.

Facilitate communication regarding treatment plans, procedures, and clinical progress.

Collaboration

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated oncology care.

Demonstrate flexibility by supporting other departments as needed.

Participate in clinical initiatives and evidence-based practice improvements.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

BSN preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license required.

BLS certification required.

Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred.

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card preferred or willingness to obtain within established timeframe.

Experience

Minimum of one year of Oncology Nursing experience required.

Experience administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, infusion therapies, and blood products preferred.

Experience in an outpatient oncology or infusion setting preferred.

Experience using electronic medical records required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of oncology nursing principles and evidence-based practice.

Ability to safely administer chemotherapy and infusion therapies.

Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused approach to care.

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development, and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members, and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

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