Advanced Practice Nurse FT Day Radiation Oncology

RWJBarnabas Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse for its Radiation Oncology department in New Jersey. This full-time position requires a Master's degree in Nursing and experience as a Nurse Practitioner. Responsibilities include managing patient care, performing assessments, and making clinical decisions.

The successful candidate will work independently, collaborate with physicians, and follow established procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.

A competitive salary range of $120,000 to $190,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA.
• CPR certification required.
• Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent patient evaluations and treatments.
• Administer medications and injections.
• Develop care plans in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
• Document patient records according to nursing standards.
• Evaluate and monitor patient's health status.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical judgment

Medication management

Collaboration with medical providers

Suturing and wound management

Education

Masters degree in Nursing

NP Certification

Tools

Patient management software

Job description

Advanced Practice Nurse FT Day Radiation Oncology

Job ID: 1139826

Location

Barnabas Health Medical Group, Radiation Oncology TR

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Radiology

Profession: Nurse Practitioner

Details

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Department Name: Radiation Oncology TR

Req #: 0000246604

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods, referring questionable situations to physician.

The NP provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients.

In addition, the NP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments - i.e., damaged floors / walls / ceiling tiles / unsecured areas - and medical errors.

Essential Functions

• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications, starts IV
• Assists physician by recording patient progress notes, issuing diagnostic orders, and transcribing orders
• Assists with various counseling and education functions
• Billing for patient services based on CMS and NJ State Board Regulations
• Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and judgment to provide appropriate care for patients
• Develops plan of care for patients in coordination with multidisciplinary team and completes appropriate reports to physicians and family
• Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to facility and nursing standards
• Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers
• Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated
• Interviews, instructs and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
• Issues prescriptions to patients based on Federal & State Regulations
• Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Reviews all lab data and documents
• Participates in the development of protocols
• Performs and obtains a completed medical history and physical data on patients with appropriate documentation and findings
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits
• Responsible for coordinating nursing and training programs on compliance for policies such as HIPAA, OSHA, Code of Conduct
• Responsible for maintaining the quality and adequacy of nursing practice
• Reviews and audits charts routinely
• Sutures wounds, incise and drains wounds, repairs lacerations
• Works in collaboration with a physician to diagnose conditions as necessary

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Nursing required
• Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license; CDS and DEA
• CPR certification
• NP Certification
• Three to five years of work experience as a professional nurse
• Monday to Friday