Part Time RN for Oncology Office

Registered Nurse (Part Time) Cancer Ctr - Office Practice
Category: Nurses

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Cancer Ctr - Office Practice

Pay Range: $47.85 - $60.60 per hour

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

The oncology registered nurse assumes clinical responsibility for a specific caseload of patients.

Working under the direction of a physician, the oncology nurse accesses the patient’s history and current condition, establishes and monitors the patient/family goals and outcomes, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care in the outpatient office and infusion setting.

The oncology registered nurse provides and implements patient/family education and home care needs.

Principles of growth and development and each patient’s age specific needs and treatment and care for the adult and geriatric population are utilized.

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Prefer Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Current New Jersey RN licensure required

Previous Oncology nursing experience required

Previous Office Nurse Practice Experience preferred

Day Shift

Part Time

Adheres to departmental and institution guidelines regarding mandatory and unit based competency performance evaluations

Administers injections and port flushes as per SBMC policies and procedures

Assesses, educates, and documents on extravasations using established policies and procedures

In conjunction with the physician, explains protocols to the patients and participates in protocols, completing the appropriate forms

Collaborates with physician in developing patient care plans, carrying out protocols, tests and examinations for the overall plan of care

Communicate and cooperate with other team members and community agencies in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating all services necessary to ensure completeness and continuity of care

Consults with physician regarding medical orders on patients, i.e. treatments, medications, care, diet and vital signs

Demonstrates the ability to recognize hematological and oncological related emergencies and takes appropriate action when occurs

Demonstrates understanding of hospital policy and procedure regarding restraints

Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care accordingly

Integrates psychosocial, physical, nutritional and rehabilitation needs of the patient in patient care and discharge planning

Makes recommendations of patient care based on the medically prescribed treatment plan, nursing assessment, collaboration with other health team members and coordinates all services

Participates in initial patient consult visit and subsequent office visits at the discretion of the physician

Performs and documents accurate neurological assessment as indicated by patient condition

Prioritizes work assignments according to patient care needs

Proactively reviews physician schedules prior to patient appointments to assess possible patient and physician needs

Provides appropriate oncology/chemotherapy related education to patients and families as per established standards of care, policiedures

Provides patient/family education according to the plan of care and documents in medical record

Review laboratory reports, documenting pertinent data in the patient chart, and bring abnormal results to the attention of the physician

Teach, demonstrate and supervise patient care techniques, preventive and rehabilitative measures to the patient, family, home health aide and other patient care personnel

Uses an understanding of the principles of acute and chronic pain management to assess each patient’s individual needs and provide appropriate and specific treatment and care

Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care

Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records

Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors

Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc

Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions

Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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