Registered Nurse; RN) Outpatient Infusion

Job Title:

RN

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name:
Outpatient Infusion

Req #:

Status:
Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $41.87 - $58.68 per hour

Pay Transparency:

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.

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed qua ternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare 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.

Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Infusion – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

The Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult oncology and hematology patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, hydration, injections, and other infusion treatments. The RN assesses patients before, during, and after treatment; promptly identifies changes in condition; educates patients and families; and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate high-quality care.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
• Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
• Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions
• Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
• Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
• Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
• Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long term career progression
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments before, during, and after infusion treatments
• Verify treatment plans, provider orders, laboratory results, medication dosages, treatment parameters, allergies, and required authorizations before administering therapy
• Safely administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, blood products, hydration, injections, and supportive medications according to organizational policies and accepted oncology standards
• Independently perform double-checks and follow all medication-safety procedures
• Access, assess, maintain, and de-access implanted ports and other central venous access devices
• Initiate and manage peripheral intravenous lines as appropriate
• Monitor patients for infusion reactions, medication side effects, hypersensitivity reactions, and changes in clinical condition
• Recognize and respond appropriately to oncologic emergencies and infusion-related complications
• Provide symptom-management guidance related to pain, nausea, fatigue, dehydration, infection risk, and treatment side effects
• Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, infection precautions, and when to contact the healthcare team
• Provide emotional support and promote a compassionate, patient-centered experience,
• Support efficient patient flow and proper utilization of infusion chairs while maintaining safe staffing and treatment practices
• Participate in daily huddles, patient rounding, quality-improvement…