Registered Nurse Outpatient Department Hospital
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 nurse supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within St. Joseph's Healthcare System and the assigned unit. They provide care and complete assessments before, during, and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy, closely monitor patients around therapies and procedures, and notify physicians as needed. The role requires New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure and completion of department-specific orientation and certifications. Required certifications include Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and an ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider certification within three months of employment. A Fundamentals of Chemotherapy certification must be obtained within six months of hire, or an ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Certificate is required, with renewal every two years. St. Joseph’s Health requires employee BLS and PALS certifications to be granted through the American Heart Association.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey.
- Successful completion of department-specific orientation.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider certification within three months of starting employment.
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy certification within six months of hire, or an ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Certificate; certification must be renewed every two years.
- BLS and PALS certifications, when applicable, must be granted through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaboratively plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using the Nursing Process and within the nurse’s scope of practice.
- Support the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing and the 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match, subject to stated employee eligibility
- Health and wellness benefits
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance options
- Onsite day care program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
