Director of Nursing - Oncology Unit - Morris Cancer Center

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Director of Nursing leading the Oncology Unit at the Morris Cancer Center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years acute nursing experience with one year of nursing department experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Bone Marrow Transplant and Oncology Leadership
• OCN, BMT Certification, ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate preferred or within 1 year
• Additional certifications as required by law, stature and/or regulation for area or specialization

Scheduling Requirements

Full Time 40 hours per week

Essential Functions

• Ensures that quality age appropriate nursing care is delivered to all patients on his/her nursing unit in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital.
• Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education.
• Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies.
• Develops, implements and maintains unit budget.
• Participates in nursing quality assurance.
• Maintains unit administration including scheduling and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains clinical/management skills; keeps abreast of current issues/trends, based on current health care environment. Serves as a resource for staff and other colleagues.
• Provides nursing administrative coverage as required.
• Ensures staff participation in Nursing Quality improvement activities and identifies quality issue trends with respect to quality patient occurrences, Incident Reports and patient care outcomes; submits reports and statistics as required, and devises, supervises and/or participates in implementing planned changes to improve patient care.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of hospital policies and procedures related to nursing practice and personnel management.
• Reviews, analyzes, updates and implements action plans to improve patient care and satisfaction.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

$161,320.73 - $206,574.44 per year

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer