Registered Nurse

Why Join Us? For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they're supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description

We are seeking 2 Registered Nurses for our Urology practice locations in Morristown area.

Work Schedule is 35 - 40 weekly hours.

Summary of Duties

Responsible for providing primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation.

Essential Functions

1. Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
2. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, health risk factor and assess disease condition.
3. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care and federal/state laws and regulations.
4. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
5. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
6. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
7. Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
8. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
9. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
10. Other duties may be assigned.

Skills/Experience

1. Minimum one year of professional nursing experience. Clinical experience preferred.
2. Current state registered nurse license. Current CPR certificate.
3. Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure and functions; and community resources.
4. Understanding of health care technology, equipment and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines and clinical policies and procedures.
5. Knowledge of wellness/illness, growth and development, human behavior psychosocial factors and alternative health care treatments.
6. Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
7. Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
8. Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
9. Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
10. Ability to calculate and administer drug dosage and injections and measure results.

Education/Requirements

1. Registered Nurse license is the state of NJ.
2. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school or nursing.
3. BLS affiliated with American Heart Association required Pay Range: $43/hr - $47/hr Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. 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.

Pay Range: $43/hr - $47/hr

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. 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.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off.

• The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.

Astera Cancer Care is one of the region's largest physician-owned, multispecialty oncology practices, providing compassionate, patient-centered care since 1981. Our physicians and care teams work together across New Jersey and Pennsylvania to deliver advanced cancer treatment, innovative clinical trials, and coordinated care close to home. At Astera, great care starts with great people. We are committed to creating a workplace where talented people can grown, thrive, and make a meaningful difference for our patients and communities.

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