Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center Office Practice FT Days

RN Oncology Clinic

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. The Oncology Clinic RN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to oncology and hematology patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, symptom management, patient education, treatment planning support, triage, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high-quality care throughout the patient's cancer journey. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families while working as part of a dedicated oncology team committed to excellence in cancer care At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an NLN accredited Nursing Program
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Provision of compassionate Care
• Minimum 3 years RN experience in Oncology

Preferred:

• BSN Degree
• OCN Certification

Certifications And Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 8A-6P

Essential Functions:

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.

Other Duties:

• Assess, monitor, and manage oncology patients during clinic visit
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and symptom management
• Coordinate care, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments
• Perform telephone triage and respond to patient concerns in a timely manner
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, infusion staff, navigators, and support services to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and an exceptional patient experience

Benefits And Perks:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• …and more!

Let's shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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 on 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