Registered Nurse Outpatient Department Hospital

St. Joseph's Health • Wayne, NJ

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Department uses the Nursing Process collaboratively to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care within their scope of practice. The role supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and the assigned unit. The nurse provides care and completes assessments before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy, closely monitors patients during therapies and procedures, and notifies physicians as needed.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.
• Complete department-specific orientation and required department-specific certifications, including Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and an ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider certification, within three months of starting employment.
• Obtain certification in Fundamentals of Chemotherapy within six months of hire, or hold an ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Certificate; certification must be renewed every two years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) employee certifications must be granted through the American Heart Association, effective January 2019.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with scope of practice.
• Support the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and assigned unit.
• Provide care and complete patient assessments before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
• Closely monitor patients before, during, and after therapies and procedures.
• Notify physicians as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time