Nursing Jobs in Fort Lee, NJ
$78,000 - $130,000 / year
196970 Job Description Plans, directs, coordinates and implements programs. Evaluates patients’ status, instructs appropriate staff regarding significant techniques, and acts as a resource person to the health care team. Job Responsibility Reviews all protocols to maintain quality control and patient safety, and to assist Physicians with patient’s compliance. Participates in quality meetings to discuss cases and review clinical outcomes. Meets the educational needs of families and other health care professionals concerning the care of the patients. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Patient & Family Education: Provide comprehensive, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive education to patients and families regarding gene therapy, including disease overview, treatment rationale, pre-screening work-up, mobilization and cell collection by apheresis, pre-transplant work-up, conditioning regimens, infusion process, potential side effects, home care instructions, and long-term follow-up. Assess whether patients and families have appropriate understanding of complex medical information, financial implications, logistical challenges (e.g., housing, travel), and psychosocial aspects of gene therapy. Utilize diverse educational materials, methods, and resources to meet individual learning needs. Care Coordination & Navigation: Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, and, additionally, act as a liaison with the multidisciplinary care team (physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, child life specialists, psychologists, pharmacists, financial counselors, research coordinators, transplant coordinators). Facilitate efficient scheduling of appointments outside of the usual SCTCT workflow like initial consultations, subspecialty consultations, and transfusion appointments. Facilitate provider access to medical records by helping patients and families complete authorization to share medical information forms in hard copy and electronically, especially for those whose primary hematology providers are outside CCMC. Optimize safety and ease during transitions of care between inpatient, outpatient, and home settings. Prevent delays in collection or infusion by educating patients and giving reminders about medications that must be discontinued prior to admission for apheresis or transplantation. Support patients and families in the fertility preservation process by connecting them with providers, tracking their appointments and procedures, and ensuring adherence to specified guidance. Clinical Support & Assessment: Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments to identify patient and family needs, concerns, and potential barriers to treatment. Monitor patient progress throughout the gene therapy process, identifying and reporting any changes in status, adverse events, or concerns to the appropriate medical team members. Provide direct nursing care within the scope of practice, by reinforcing treatment plans. Triage patient/family calls and escalate to appropriate providers. Implement assessments that will further our ability to understand and improve patient outcomes over time, like 6 minute walk test to understand pulmonary function or the NIH toolkit for neuropsychological assessment. Advocacy & Psychosocial Support: Act as a patient and family advocate, ensuring their voices are heard and needs are met within the healthcare system. Connect families with appropriate psychosocial support services, including counseling, support groups, and community resources. Address emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs associated with a chronic illness and intensive treatment. Documentation & Data Management: Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of all patient interactions, care plans, education, and communications in the electronic health record (EHR). Assist with data collection for program development, quality improvement initiatives, and research studies, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines. Program Development & Quality Improvement: Actively participate in the development and refinement of gene therapy workflows, patient education materials, and standard operating procedures. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction within the gene therapy program. Stay current with the latest advancements in gene therapy, SCD, and TDT treatment through continuous learning and professional development. Job Qualification Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 3-5 years of technical experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred. Certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing (CPON) or Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred within 6 months of hire. Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical nursing experience in a pediatric acute care setting preferred. At least 3 years of specialized experience in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)/Cellular Therapy, or Gene Therapy strongly preferred. Experience in a patient navigation or care coordination role is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in patient and family education for complex medical conditions preferred. Skills & Abilities Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and active listening) with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences. Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High degrees of empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges. Knowledge of research protocols and clinical trial processes is a plus. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). 
$68,000 - $115,000 / year
178035 Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate, assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care; Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status; elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care; determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services; Identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals; Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome; coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members; Implements the plan of care; maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.; exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care; correctly administers prescribed treatments; correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care; provides emotional support to patient and significant other; applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures; reports and records same as appropriate; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees; provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers; participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other; evaluates care provided for patient outcome. Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in unit; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team; collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care. Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; keeps Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care; performs preventive skin care measures; applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique; applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure; performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary. Administers medications correctly and safely; correctly identifies medication in terms of action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient; meets standard on medication administration examination; demonstrates preparation of local solutions. Administers and documents medication correctly; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions. Participates in patient and family education; provides patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated; communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies; recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching; provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care; evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/ family and documents same. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. Previous Experience With Colorectal And Gastro Patients Highly Preferred. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). 
