Nurse Manager, Radiation Oncology

Location: Morris Cancer Center, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Req #: 0000254995 | Full-Time, Salaried, Day Shift

About the Role

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Nurse Manager in the Radiation Oncology department at the New Brunswick campus. The RN Manager coordinates available resources to efficiently and effectively provide professional nursing care for all Radiation Oncology service line patients. Supports the advancement of nursing practices within Radiation Oncology Services to include Gamma Knife Center and Proton Therapy Unit so that the highest level of quality is consistently met. This is a working bedside RN Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all patient care activities with the Attending Physician as assigned and coordinates the delivery of care.
• Assists in communications with patients, triaging patient and patient issues, symptom management, and teaching patients regarding their disease process and treatment.
• Responsible for evaluating, planning, and delivering nursing care to meet individualized patient needs.
• Provides leadership in the delivery of patient care for Radiation Oncology services ensuring compliance with physician orders and established policies and procedures by:
  • Assisting staff in establishing priorities for patient care needs.
  • Serving as a resource for interpretation of regulatory requirements.
  • Implementing nursing policies and procedures of Radiation Oncology Department to include Gamma Knife & Proton Therapy.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the standards of care for the departments as related to nursing by identifying areas for quality improvement.
• Plans, schedules, and organizes work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and efficient utilization of personnel, space, and facilities.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of Oncology experience required.
• Previous RN management experience required.
• BSN required.
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification required.
• ACLS and Telemetry experience required.
• MSN preferred.
• 10 years of nursing experience with a focus in ambulatory and/or oncology nursing preferred.

Pay

$125,000.00 - $162,500.00 per year

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

Benefits

• 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.