| Location | Elizabeth, NJ |
| Salary | $48.29–$67.04 Per Hour |
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Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center
Req #: 0000269741
Category: Nurses
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Cancer Clinic
Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 per hour
Location:
225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Title: RN
Location: CANCER CENTER
Department Name: Cancer Clinic
Req #: 0000269741
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 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 candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our Oncology Registered Nurses play an essential role in providing compassionate, coordinated care to patients and families navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment. As a Registered Nurse in the Cancer Clinic at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, youll combine clinical nursing expertise, patient education, and care coordination to support individuals throughout their cancer care journey. From initial diagnosis and treatment planning to active treatment, symptom management, follow-up, and survivorship, youll help patients understand their care plans and confidently navigate each stage of treatment. Working closely with oncology physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, youll contribute to a supportive outpatient environment focused on clinical excellence, continuity of care, and positive patient outcomes.
As a Cancer Clinic Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:
Performing comprehensive nursing assessments and obtaining relevant medical, surgical, medication, allergy, and treatment histories
Assessing patient symptoms, monitoring treatment-related toxicities, and identifying changes in condition that require clinical intervention
Providing telephone triage to evaluate patient concerns, offer appropriate nursing guidance, and coordinate timely follow-up with the oncology care team
Collaborating with oncology physicians to implement individualized treatment plans and support patients throughout the cancer care continuum
Coordinating care between the oncology physician practice, infusion services, radiation oncology, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and other specialty services
Administering prescribed injections and providing nursing care for venous access devices in accordance with established clinical standards
Educating patients and families about cancer diagnoses, treatment plans, prescribed medications, and expected treatment outcomes
Providing medication education, including guidance on oral anticancer therapies, supportive medications, potential side effects, and medication management
Helping patients recognize and manage treatment-related symptoms while reinforcing when to contact their healthcare team or seek immediate medical attention
Supporting patients through treatment planning, active treatment, follow-up care, survivorship, and supportive oncology services
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, including nursing assessments, patient education, medication information, and care coordination activities
Partnering with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care, patient safety, and a positive outpatient oncology experience
This role might be for you if:
You are passionate about oncology nursing and enjoy supporting patients and families throughout their cancer care journey
You value building meaningful relationships with patients while providing compassionate, individualized care in an outpatient setting
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills allow you to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
You are comfortable providing telephone triage, evaluating patient symptoms, and communicating clinical concerns to physicians
You enjoy educating patients and families about treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and symptom management
You understand the importance of medication safety, venous access care, and monitoring for treatment-related complications
You enjoy collaborating with oncology physicians, infusion teams, radiation oncology, and other specialty services to coordinate patient care
You are organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple patient needs and clinical priorities
You communicate clearly and compassionately, particularly when supporting patients and families through challenging diagnoses and treatment decisions
You value continuity of care and helping patients navigate appointments, treatments, follow-up services, and survivorship resources
You are committed to patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and delivering a supportive, patient-centered oncology experience
To be considered for this Cancer Clinic Registered Nurse opportunity, you must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), possess a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license, and maintain BLS certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Previous oncology nursing experience and ambulatory care experience are preferred but not required. Hospital or subacute nursing experience is also relevant to this opportunity. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical assessment, symptom management, telephone triage, medication administration, patient education, venous access care, and care coordination skills. Candidates should be comfortable supporting patients throughout the cancer care continuum, including diagnosis, treatment planning, active treatment, follow-up, survivorship, and supportive care. Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with oncology physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. This is a full-time, day shift, hourly opportunity supporting the Cancer Clinic at Trinitas Regional Medical Centers Cancer Center, part of RWJBarnabas Health.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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