Bayonne, Registered Nurse Oncology

Hudson Regional Hospital • Bayonne, NJ

57d • $47 - $71 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse will work in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy and patient safety principles. Responsibilities include completing initial assessments, reassessing patient conditions, reviewing preoperative paperwork, and adjusting the plan of care based on anticipated changes in clinical data. The role requires collaboration with patients, families, ancillary departments, and functioning as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure continuous and well-coordinated care. The nurse will prioritize and organize work, provide for patient education needs, perform effectively in emergency situations, and communicate proactively with the healthcare team regarding care plans, patient progress, and discharge plans. Accurate documentation of patient care and safety checks is essential. The position also involves participating in Quality Improvement activities, demonstrating competent professional practice, engaging in professional growth opportunities, and contributing to the productivity and professional environment of the department.

Requirements

• RN NJ Licensure
• BLS certification
• Technical skills
• Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Acute care experience preferred
• At least 1-2 years PACU and SDS experience preferred in acute care setting
• ACLS Preferred
• PALS and within 6 months of hire
• Certification in ASPAN or specialty preferred
• Chemo therapy certified
• OCN

Responsibilities

• Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process utilizing the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Completes initial assessment according to policy, reassesses patient condition per policy
• Reviews preoperative paperwork and follows up to ensure completion
• Anticipates changes in the patient’s clinical data and adjusts plan of care
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others and ancillary departments and functions as part of the multidisciplinary health care team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Provides for actual and anticipated education needs and includes education to meet these needs in the plan of care
• Performs effectively in emergency situations
• Communicates proactively to the health care team plan of care changes in patient condition, the patient progress, the discharge plan and other relevant information
• Documents patient care and required safety checks accurately and legibly
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and improve performance including team membership.
• Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth.
• Contributes to the productivity and professional environment of the department.
• Promotes Professional practice and atmosphere

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level