Registered Nurse - Oncology - Per Diem

REGISTERED NURSE - ONCOLOGY - PER DIEM DAYS

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The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. The nurse directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination, and effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence‑based research, policies, and standards of care to provide safe and excellent individualized patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, including collection of data, critical thinking, and identifying changes in patient status.
• Develop and implement patient and family centered goals and plans of care, coordinating with the team to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding status and care plans; provide education and support.
• Document care and interventions in a timely manner, including medication administration and electronic records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Evaluate progress toward outcomes, utilize critical thinking, and initiate interventions as needed.
• Address ethical issues, enhance patient satisfaction, and maintain required competencies, certifications, and continuing education.
• Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code, hospital competencies, and regulatory requirements; lift a minimum of 35 lbs, push or pull 10 lbs, and stand for six hours daily.

• Identify ethical issues and bring them to the attention of team members.
• Recognize opportunities to improve patient satisfaction.
• Maintain required competencies, certifications, and continuing education for accreditation or licensing.
• Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses and to HMH's organizational standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Minimum of an associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
• BSN in progress or willing to acquire within three years of hire; meet required BSN within five years for union contract staff.
• Six months or more of relevant nursing experience or active participation in HMH's Nurse Residency Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to patient needs, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

• National certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

• Current and valid Registered Nurse license for the assigned HMH location upon hire.
• BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Starting at $45.14/hour. This rate reflects the minimum base pay for this role and does not include additional benefits or incentive programs.

The offered compensation may vary based on market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, location, internal equity, and budget.

• Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
• Comprehensive reward and recognition programs.
• Opportunities for mentoring and career development.
• Work‑life balance and collaborative environment.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, denial of genetic testing, atypical hereditary traits, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military service, or protected veteran status.