Registered Nurse (RN) (Oncology)
About The Position
CentraState Healthcare System is hiring a Registered Nurse for Oncology 3 East at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. The unit has expanded from 11 to 25 beds and cares for oncology and hospice patients, including patients receiving chemotherapy. Nurses work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a patient-focused care model, with self-scheduling and an emphasis on accountability, staff engagement, teamwork, and shared decision-making. The RN provides culturally sensitive, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with ANA standards, the New Jersey Practice Act, Joint Commission requirements, and CentraState policies and procedures. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, and evaluates care effectiveness through nurse-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes. The position also requires completing specified education, certifications, and competencies during orientation and within stated periods after hire or transfer.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire.
- Graduate of the CSMC Resident program, or at least 1 year of acute-care RN experience.
- Current New Jersey RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification to be achieved within the first 6 months.
- ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification to be achieved within 6 months of hire or transfer.
- Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course within the first year.
- CSMC IV Certification to be achieved within the first year.
- Stroke education requirements to be achieved within the first year and maintained thereafter.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate to all members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience preferred.
- Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide considerate, respectful care focused on each patient's individual needs and satisfaction.
- Affirm patients' rights to make decisions about their medical care, including discontinuing treatment to the extent permitted by law.
- Complete lifespan education as appropriate.
- Obtain and communicate a complete nursing history and systematic, consistent, continuous baseline assessment; document the assessment in accordance with hand-off policy.
- Document assessment results, nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, evaluations, and patient progress in the medical record according to hospital policy and applicable standards of care and practice.
- Analyze patient information and assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and needs for nursing care, medical intervention, or services from other clinical professionals.
- Identify patient problems and formulate nursing diagnoses based on physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Include patients and families in developing individualized plans of care.
- Administer medications according to CentraState policies and manufacturers' instructions; respond appropriately to medication variances and adverse reactions.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and emergency situations and take immediate, appropriate action.
- Participate in unit conferences on quality issues and improvement strategies, and offer ideas to improve patient safety.
- Delegate appropriate components of care to nonprofessional caregivers and follow up on delegated care and assignments.
- Use sound nursing judgment and critical thinking in clinical decisions, patient care management, and coordination of care.
- Follow CentraState's Pain Assessment policy.
- Function as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader and/or Nurse Manager.
- Support cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies, and other resources.
- Evaluate discharge needs and access appropriate resources for patients and families.
- Provide written and verbal education to patients and families.
- Function as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff members.
- Promote teamwork within the unit and between departments.
- Follow hospital policy for insertion, maintenance, and removal of Foley catheters when applicable; demonstrate appropriate rationale and techniques for indwelling urinary catheter care and complete required competencies and annual mandatories.
- Float between units as an RN and provide 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 30 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Fertility coverage and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
- Growth opportunities and workforce development initiatives.
- Continuing education and onsite training.
- Concierge services with work and family benefits.
- Work/life balance initiatives and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
