RN Needed for Weekend Shifts

Please only send candidates that are within the range.Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team. This provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you! While some experience is preferred, we are very open to new grads looking to explore oncology care. Employment Type:Shift Day, no nights or weekends! Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician. • Assists physician with exams and procedures. • Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies.• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management. • Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart. • Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.• Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.• Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants. • Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.• Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart. • Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood-borne pathogen. • QUALIFICATIONS:• Associates in Nursing degree from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN strongly preferred• Able to onboard new RN"s but three (3) years nursing experience preferred• Current RN state license with the New Jersey State Board of Nursing; Shift: monday-friday, 9-5 pm
Specialty Type: Nursing
Registered Nurse