Registered Nurse

Astera Cancer Care • Morristown, NJ

6d

About The Position

We are seeking two Registered Nurses for Urology practice locations in the Morristown area. The schedule is 35–40 hours per week. The role provides primary patient care, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care. Nurses obtain consent and protect patient confidentiality; collect and document health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors; assess conditions; deliver prescribed care and medications; monitor patient responses; coordinate referrals and consultations; educate patients and families; document care; participate in multidisciplinary quality improvement; and track quality assurance and acute and chronic care management.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional nursing experience.
• Current registered nurse license in New Jersey.
• Current CPR certificate; BLS affiliated with the American Heart Association is required.
• Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems and their structure and functions, and community resources.
• Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies; familiarity with state nursing laws, nurse practice guidelines, and clinical policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wellness and illness, growth and development, human behavior and psychosocial factors, and alternative health care treatments.
• Knowledge of chart and medical record documentation requirements and federal and state laws related to release of health care information.
• Skill in patient triage in person and by phone.
• Ability to engage clients and families in developing and implementing a care plan.
• Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Obtain and document health history, chief complaint information, vital signs, and health risk factors, and assess disease conditions.
• Provide patient care in accordance with practice guidelines, standards of care, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Carry out prescribed treatments and medical interventions; administer prescribed medications; and monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
• Refer patients to or consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems and concerns.
• Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms, automated systems, and documentation practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
• Track quality assurance data and monitor acute and chronic care management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA, and other ancillary benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed