Outpatient Oncology Infusion Nurse

St. Joseph's Health • Wayne, NJ

15h

About The Position

Responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process in a collaborative manner 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 on the assigned unit. Provides care and a complete assessment before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Monitors patients closely before, during, and after therapies and procedures and notifies physicians as needed.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.
• Successful completion of department-specific orientation.
• Complete department-specific BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within one year of hire.
• Effective January 2019, 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 within St. Joseph's Healthcare System and the assigned unit.
• Provide care and complete patient assessments before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
• Monitor patients closely before, during, and after therapies and procedures.
• Notify physicians as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time