Registered Nurse, Cancer Center - Office Practice

Req #:
Category: Nurses
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Cancer Ctr - Office Practice
Pay Range: $47.85 - $76.27 per hour
Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

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.

The oncology registered nurse assumes clinical responsibility for a specific caseload of patients, working under the direction of a physician, accesses the patient’s history and current condition, establishes and monitors patient/family goals and outcomes, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care in the outpatient office and infusion setting. The oncology registered nurse provides and implements patient/family education and home care needs, applying principles of growth and development and addressing each patient’s age‑specific needs and treatment for the adult and geriatric population.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Prefer Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Current New Jersey RN licensure required
• BLS certification required
• Previous Oncology nursing experience required
• I.V. certified and chemotherapy certified required within first 6 months
• Previous Office Nurse Practice Experience preferred
• Successful completion of all Orientation programs

• Day Shift
• Full Time

• Adheres to departmental and institution guidelines regarding mandatory and unit based competency performance evaluations
• Administers injections and port flushes as per SBMC policies and procedures
• Assesses, educates, and documents on extravasations using established policies and procedures
• Assist patient and family members in coping by encouraging oral expression of feelings associated with fears and losses imposed by disease and treatment and makes appropriate psychosocial services referrals
• Assists in determining patient eligibility for research protocols
• In conjunction with the physician, explains protocols to the patients and participates in protocols, completing the appropriate forms
• Assists patient in the use of ambulation techniques and assistive devices such as commode chair, walker, hip chair and crutches and positioning of patient
• Assists with double check and verification of chemotherapy
• Collaborates with physician in developing patient care plans, carrying out protocols, tests and examinations for the overall plan of care
• Communicate and cooperate with other team members and community agencies in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating all services necessary to ensure completeness and continuity of care
• Consults with physician regarding medical orders on patients, i.e. treatments, medications, care, diet and vital signs
• Demonstrates proper procedure in caring for and maintenance of central lines
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize hematological and oncological related emergencies and takes appropriate action when occurs
• Demonstrates understanding of hospital policy and procedure regarding restraints
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care accordingly
• Integrates psychosocial, physical, nutritional and rehabilitation needs of the patient in patient care and discharge planning
• Makes recommendations of patient care based on the medically prescribed treatment plan, nursing assessment, collaboration with other health team members and coordinates all services
• Monitors nutritional status and provides education related to diet as appropriate
• Observe, record and report signs and symptoms of the disease process, changes in patient’s physical, emotional and social condition and responses to the therapeutic regimen
• Participates in initial patient consult visit and subsequent office visits at the discretion of the physician
• Performs and documents accurate neurological assessment as indicated by patient condition
• Perform assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards and identified…