Registered Nurse, Hematology Oncology, Per Diem, Day

Position Summary

To fulfill the needs of oncology patients in a variety of age groups and their families. They assist physicians in the Valley Medical Group Oncology office practice by performing varied patient care tasks and general clinical office activities in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing)
• Completion of general nursing orientation, CPR certification and unit-based orientation

Experience

• Computer and keyboard skills
• Medical terminology required

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Full range of body motion including physically assisting patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing and pulling
• Position is classified according to the USDOL as Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• The National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines, which recommends that the average worker not lift more than 51 pounds without assistance, will be followed
• Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination required
• Constant talking and listening in English
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity, understanding information relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills
• Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing and photocopying required
• Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environment related to changing needs of patients with acute, chronic and complex and/or terminal disease processes
• Ability to work cooperatively within health system, multidisciplinary team members (i.e. MD's, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory, etc.)
• Ability to utilize effective time management skills to set priorities to perform responsibilities, problem solve and deliver care
• Position may require rotating to other VMG locations from time to time when necessary

Schedule

Day shift

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

Pay Range: $47.80 - $59.75 (per hour)