Outpatient Oncology Infusion Nurse
About The Position
Responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process collaboratively to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the nurse’s scope of practice. Supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and the assigned unit. Provides care and complete assessments before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Monitors patients closely before, during, and after therapies and procedures and notifies physicians as needed. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center on the Paterson campus. It accepts referrals for difficult or unusual cases and performs complex and routine procedures. Its services include ambulatory care, behavioral health, cardiovascular care, emergency and trauma care, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic and spine care, rehabilitation, surgical specialties, women’s health, imaging, and pediatrics. The nursing team, including St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999 and received the 2010 Magnet Prize.
Requirements
- New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure.
- Complete department-specific orientation.
- Complete department-specific Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within one year of hire.
- Effective January 2019, employee BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications must be granted through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use the Nursing Process collaboratively to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care within the scope of practice.
- Support the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing and assigned unit.
- Provide care and complete assessments before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after therapies and procedures.
- Notify physicians as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match, subject to eligibility
- Health and wellness offerings
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a nonprofit health system employee
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance options
- Onsite day care program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
