Registered Nurse (RN) - Cancer Center (Hamilton)

Job Title: RN

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Cancer Center

Req #: 0000234082

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.09 per hour

Pay Transparency:

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

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.

Job Overview:

The Registered Nurse is expected to ensure the delivery of safe and quality patient care. Triages high-volume incoming patient telephone calls within an ambulatory oncology setting; completes and processes disability forms and FMLA documents; coordinates medication prior authorizations Document according to policies and procedures and demonstrating technical skills specific to the nursing unit.

Required:

• Current New Jersey RN license
• ASN or Nursing Diploma (Must agree to complete BSN within 5 years of hire date)
• BLS and ACLS
• A minimum of 1 year of recent clinical Oncology experience
• Excellent communication skills, leadership ability, time management and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• BSN
• OCN

Scheduling:

• 40 hours per week - Days

Other Job Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Triages high-volume incoming patient telephone calls within an ambulatory oncology setting, utilizing clinical assessment skills, established symptom management guidelines, and oncology-specific protocols.
• Assesses and manages treatment-related toxicities and symptom concerns; provides evidence-based guidance and escalates urgent or complex cases to the provider as appropriate.
• Delivers comprehensive patient and caregiver education regarding chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications, and potential side effects to promote safe treatment adherence.
• Coordinates medication prior authorizations, specialty pharmacy communications, and prescription renewal to ensure uninterrupted oncology treatment plans.
• Completes and processes disability, FMLA, and related medical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Performs phlebotomy and supports clinic-based procedures as indicated to facilitate timely patient care and treatment flow.
• Documents all clinical interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record in accordance with institutional, state, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, infusion services, and ancillary departments to promote continuity, safety, and quality of care across the oncology continuum.
• 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.

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

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 in 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