| Location | Livingston, NJ |
| Salary | $47.85–$64.03 Per Hour |
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Registered Nurse, On Call, Cancer Ctr - Office Practice
Req #: 0000262471
Category: Nurses
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Cancer Ctr - Office Practice
Pay Range: $47.85 - $64.03 per hour
Location:
112 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Title: RN On Call Option 7
Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center
Department Name: Cancer Ctr - Office Practice
Req #: 0000262471
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $47.85 - $64.03 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.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our Infusion Center Registered Nurses provide specialized, compassionate care to patients and families throughout their cancer treatment journey. As an On-Call Infusion RN at the Melchiorre Cancer Center, you'll combine advanced oncology nursing skills with patient education, clinical assessment, and individualized support for patients receiving chemotherapy and other complex treatments. Working closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary cancer care team, you'll help patients safely navigate treatment while addressing their physical, emotional, nutritional, and rehabilitation needs. This is an opportunity to use your nursing expertise in an environment where clinical excellence and meaningful patient relationships are equally important.
As an Infusion Center Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:
Performing comprehensive assessments and reassessments for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions while developing individualized plans of care
Safely administering and monitoring chemotherapy and biotherapy according to established policies, procedures, and oncology nursing standards
Caring for patients with complex hematology and oncology needs, including chemotherapy treatment, sickle cell crisis, fever, neutropenia, and acute or chronic pain
Initiating, maintaining, and monitoring peripheral and implanted vascular access devices while performing central line flushing, blood draws, and dressing changes
Recognizing hematologic and oncologic emergencies, medication extravasation, adverse treatment reactions, and changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate interventions
Administering blood and blood products in accordance with established safety standards and organizational policies
Providing individualized education to patients and families regarding chemotherapy, treatment plans, medications, side effects, symptom management, and ongoing care needs
Supporting patients and families through the emotional impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment while connecting them with additional resources when appropriate
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, social services, discharge planners, and other multidisciplinary partners to coordinate treatment and continuity of care
Integrating patients' physical, psychosocial, nutritional, developmental, pain-management, and rehabilitation needs into nursing care and discharge planning
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, medication reconciliation, and communication of significant patient information to appropriate members of the healthcare team
Assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities when delegated, including evaluating staffing needs and coordinating assignments based on patient acuity and team competencies
This role might be for you if:
You are passionate about oncology nursing and want to support patients and families throughout complex cancer treatments
You have strong assessment skills and can quickly recognize changes in condition, treatment reactions, and oncology-related emergencies
You are comfortable managing IV therapy, central lines, implanted access devices, chemotherapy, and other specialized oncology treatments
You enjoy developing meaningful relationships with patients who may return regularly for ongoing treatment and supportive care
You communicate complex treatment information in a way that helps patients and families feel informed and prepared
You understand the importance of addressing emotional, physical, nutritional, developmental, and psychosocial needs as part of comprehensive cancer care
You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the cancer care team
You are organized, attentive to detail, and committed to medication safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based oncology nursing practice
You are comfortable stepping into additional clinical leadership responsibilities when needed to support safe and efficient Infusion Center operations
To be considered for this Infusion Center Registered Nurse opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or current matriculation toward a baccalaureate nursing degree, is preferred. BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire to the unit. Candidates must also hold IV certification from an approved facility or complete the requirements for IV certification within 90 days of hire. Registered Nurses administering chemotherapy must obtain and maintain Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Nurses providing oncology care who do not hold Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification are required to complete a minimum of 12 oncology-specific continuing education credits annually in accordance with Commission on Cancer accreditation guidelines. Candidates must also complete all required organizational and unit orientation requirements. This is an hourly, day shift On-Call Option 7 opportunity supporting The Infusion Center at the Melchiorre Cancer Center.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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