Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology - F/T Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers individualized, safe, high-quality inpatient oncology care using current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care. The role involves communicating with patients and the healthcare team, administering medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies, documenting patient assessments and care in the Point-of-Care electronic system, educating patients and families, and coordinating discharge planning to support safe transitions and continuity of care. The nurse must attend classroom and clinical training to become chemotherapy competent within six months of hire.
Requirements
- Current and valid New Jersey nursing license.
- BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
- BSN in progress and/or willingness to acquire a BSN within three years of hire.
- At least six months of nursing experience or active participation in the Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency program.
- Willingness to attend classroom and clinical training to become chemotherapy competent within six months of hire.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
- Strong accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
- Exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and ability and passion to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing practices based on current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care to provide safe, individualized patient care.
- Communicate with patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members about patient status, care rendered, and treatment plans.
- Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
- Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations through ongoing Point-of-Care electronic documentation.
- Provide patient- and family-centered education to support health, wellness, and disease management.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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