Registered Nurse; RN Cancer Center Ambulatory Hematology​/Oncology Services

Job Details

Req #
Category:
Nurses
Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day
Facility:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department:
Cancer Center
Pay Range: $49.28 - $66.05 per hour

Location:

201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665‑bed qua ternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Our oncology‑ambulatory services RN provides compassionate, patient‑centered nursing care to oncology and hematology patients in an outpatient clinic setting. The RN collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high‑quality care throughout the patient’s cancer journey.

Patient assessment, care coordination, symptom management, patient education, treatment planning support, triage, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high‑quality care throughout the patient's cancer journey.

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Provision of compassionate care
• Minimum one year RN experience

Preferred:

• BSN
• OCN Certification
• One year prior experience as a Registered Nurse in an oncology unit (in‑patient or outpatient) strongly preferred

• Active and current NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification within 90 days of hire

• Day Shift
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Ambulatory/Outpatient Center RN organizes and administers individualized, age specific, professional nursing care to patients within the Frederick
  
  B. Cohen, MD Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
• The RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in Medical Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology Ambulatory Center, responsibilities include patient assessment, education, coordination of care, administration of treatments, i.e., injections, and monitoring for side effects or complications.
• The RN collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective patient‑centered care.
• This role also supports patient navigation, facilitates referrals, and assists in managing treatment plans across the continuum of oncology care.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an 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.

Works collaboratively with RNs, physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants. Supports all ambulatory outpatient clinics in the Cancer Center (Hematology/Oncology, Oncology and Benign Hematology) and supports telephone triage to assigned providers.

• 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

Equal Opportunity Employer