Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Adult Infusion

RWJBarnabas Health New Brunswick, NJ, US

Req #: 0000249768

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: O/P Treatment Area CINJ

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Location:

165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: RN

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: O/P Treatment Area CINJ

Req #: 0000249768

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 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

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Outpatient Adult Infusion - O/P Treatment Area at Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick campus.

This is an Infusion RN position.

Qualifications

Required:

BSN
At least 1 year of Oncology RN experience required
ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification required or must obtain prior to start date
At least 1 year working as RN in an oncology setting administering chemotherapy
Must have knowledge and hands on experience with chemotherapy regimens, safe handling and infusion nursing practice

Preferred

At least 2-3 years of Oncology RN experience preferred
OCN required or obtained within 1 year of hire
Outpatient oncology infusion RN experience strongly preferred

Certifications And Licenses Required

BLS and ACLS certification
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift, 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday occasional Saturday 1 per month
7AM -5:30PM & 1 late shift 9AM -7:30PM per week
Full Time

Essential Functions

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 Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
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.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Policy, Procedures & Standardization: Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and operating standards to ensure safety, and quality of care across all residences. Recruiting, Training & Workforce Development: Recruit and onboard nursing staff; lead initial and ongoing nursing, AMAP, and DSP training in the Plan of Nursing Care (PONS); and ensure workforce readiness and regulatory compliance. Quality Improvement & Risk Management: Implement evidence-based quality initiatives; and proactively develop preventive care plans and monitor trends to improve care outcomes. Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness: Maintain compliance with OPWDD, DOH, and CMS requirements through internal audits, documentation review, reporting, and active participation in DOH/ OPWDD surveys and support POCA (plan of Corrective Action) completion process. Incident Management & Committees: Participate in Incident Review Committee, Human Rights Committee, and interdisciplinary team meetings; support incident response, follow-up, and systemic improvements. Assist with incident Corrective Action Plan (CAP) recommendations. On-Call & Operational Support: Provide consultation or coordinate coverage with on-call RN during afterhours as needed for medical, clinical, and departmental emergencies. Other: Duties as assigned to meet individual and program needs QUALIFICATIONS: NYS Registered Nurse Licensure Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred, or ANCC certification in appropriate Specialty. EXPERIENCE/ LANGUAGE: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting providing quality nursing support. A minimum of one year of supervisory experience within an OPWDD program is preferred. Knowledge of CMS, Department of Health, and/or OPWDD regulatory requirements Excellent communication and critical thinking skills Knowledge of electronic health records Ability to travel to multiple locations. Should possess effective oral and written communication skills and facilitate collaborative work with other agency disciplines. Familiarity with Orthodox Jewish practices preferred; training will be provided. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint are critical. Knowledge of EHR systems and ability to learn software programs including use of data and trends to inform clinical practice. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY: The visual and manual dexterity needed for this position include the ability to work on the computer typing reports and reviewing charts. There is also the need to speak frequently on the telephone, including a cellular phone. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT: The position requires the ability to travel from sites as needed. There is walking in the residential programs up and down stairs and at times the ability to lift a social service chart/file. This is an in-person/onsite position.