Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology

Job Title: PD RN

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000255743

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.44 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurse include but are not limited to assisting in communications with patients, triaging patient and patient issues, symptom management and teaching patients regarding their disease process and treatment.

Responsible for evaluating, planning and delivering nursing care to meet individualized patient needs.

Qualifications:

Education required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma Required, must agree to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire date

Preferred:

• Radiation Oncology experience
• OCN
• BSN

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• AHA BLS and ACLS
• Current New Jersey RN license

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem Days

Other Duties:

• Utilizes the nursing process to effectively assess the needs of patients
• Identifies a plan of care; and implements and evaluates the care given
• Provides direct and indirect care to patients during their radiation therapy
• Coordinates care given by other team members
• Addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality and efficient care
• Excellent communication skills, leadership ability, time management and problem solving skills required

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks : At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer