Oncology Outpatient Clinic Nurse - Hematology Oncology

Job Title: RN

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027

Shift: Day

Status: Full-Time (Hourly)

Pay Range: $49.28 - $66.05 per hour

The Hematology/Oncology Ambulatory Care 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.

ASN or Nursing Diploma

Proficient computer skills

Provision of compassionate care

Minimum 3 years RN experience in Hematology and/or Oncology

Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement

Day Shift

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 8A-6P

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.

Assess, monitor, and manage oncology and hematology patients during clinic visit

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

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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