Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Plaza Outpatient Infusion Center Per Diem

Job Title: PD RN

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Colony Plaza Oncology

Req #: 0000240659

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.47 - $64.93 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:

Join the Madeline Fiadini LoRe Infusion Center, a leading facility offering a wide range of services including chemotherapy, non-chemotherapy treatments, blood transfusions, bio/immunotherapy, injections, and therapeutic phlebotomy. Our Oncology Specialty Clinics provide expert care in Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urological Oncology. The center features 10 infusion chairs, 5 oncology exam rooms, and specializes in treating diverse cases in Oncology, Hematology, GI/Rheumatology. This offers a unique opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and developing oncology program, with multiple specialties housed in one area. As part of the largest health system in NJ, connected to leading cancer centers in the area for Interprofessional quality collaboration.

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines. From screenings and diagnostics to life-saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient-centric approach that puts their comfort and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. Our medical center serves as a regional referral, teaching hospital and is also outfitted with the latest technologies to assist our professionals in providing the highest standard of care for patients of all ages.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3+ years of Outpatient Oncology experience
• BSN RN

Preferred:

• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card
• ONC Certified

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Minimum (3) three years of recent/current acute care hospital experience/Oncology
• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Graduate from an accredited NLN School of Nursing
• BSN Degree

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem; Day Shift
• 8am-4pm
• No Weekends; No Holidays; No On Call

Essential Functions:

• Performs thorough assessment on assigned patients, identifies actual and potential problems specific to cancer population.
• Directly assists in specialized procedures within scope of practice, under the direction of and alongside the physician.
• Maintains specialized skill set for multiple surgical subspecialty oncology areas, including knowledge of procedures, instruments, and relevant supporting tests and terminology.
• Oversee maintenance of necessary supplies stocked in conjunction with support staff, and report to manager for maintaining appropriate levels/ordering.
• Plans for the provision of traditional and individualized comfort measures.
• Keeps abreast of all the new therapies and technology in the treatment of oncology patients, ex. Syringe, pumps, infusion pumps and hepatic pump
• Prepare and review patient’s charts for completeness, obtaining current laboratory reports, and/or test results for review by providers.
• Deliver advanced professional patient-centered care to adults diagnosed with a wide array of acute and chronic illnesses; including those receiving curative treatment, support for chronic disease, palliative treatment and end-of-life symptom management
• Administer medications as ordered, documenting as per protocol, including evidence of sites, adverse reactions and side effects.
• Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• This individual will serve as the link between the patient, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and other support staff as appropriate.
• Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• This individual will serve as the link between the patient, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and other support staff as appropriate.

Other 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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering 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.

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