Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center Office Practice FT Days

Job Overview

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment
• Care coordination
• Symptom management
• Patient education
• Treatment planning support
• Triage
• Collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited Nursing Program
• Minimum 3 years RN experience in Oncology
• Provision of compassionate Care
• BSN Degree (Preferred)
• OCN Certification (Preferred)

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 8A-6P

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards
• Affirms awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics
• Maintains 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
• Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors
• Knowledge of the patient population served
• Supervises and directs the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers
• Consistently sets and evaluates priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement
• 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

Other Duties

• Assess, monitor, and manage oncology patients during clinic visit
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and symptom management
• Cook up care, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments
• Perform telephone triage and respond to patient concerns in a timely manner
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, infusion staff, navigators, and support services to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and an exceptional patient experience

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Compensation

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.