Registered Nurse (RN) (Outpatient Infusion Center

Overview

Join a growing Outpatient Infusion team where advanced ambulatory care meets meaningful patient relationships. This dynamic unit features 12 infusion bays and delivers high‑quality care to a primarily oncology patient population, while also supporting blood transfusions, routine and specialty infusions, and phlebotomy services across multiple service lines. Nurses in this area thrive in a focused, team‑oriented environment that values clinical expertise, strong assessment skills, and compassionate care.

Patient volume and services continue to expand, creating opportunities to grow alongside the program. With consistent shifts, exposure to complex infusion therapies, and opportunities for cross‑training, Outpatient Infusion is an ideal setting to build specialization, advance your skills, and make a lasting impact in ambulatory care.

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual needs to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Successfully completes life‑span education as appropriate.
• Appropriately analyzes patient information /assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Administers medication as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes adverse reaction to medications and takes immediate and appropriate action.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergency situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies. Offers ideas to improve processes for patient safety.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the best patient outcomes.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
• Successfully functions as a preceptor/mentor to students and new staff members.
• Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as an RN and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of two years of chemotherapy infusion and oncology experience required.
• ONS chemotherapy and biotherapy certification required.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• CPR Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required within first year.
• CSMC IV Certification to be achieved during hospital orientation.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Centra State Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not‑for‑profit, community‑based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, Centra State is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, Centra State includes a 284‑bed acute‑care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award‑winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

Centra State is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work‑Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four…