Clinical Coordinator RN

RWJBarnabas Health

Short Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 112,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Livingston, NJ, is seeking a Clinical Coordinator RN for the Melchiorre Cancer Center. You will combine hands-on oncology nursing with clinical leadership to support patients, physicians, and nursing staff, under the Assistant Director of Clinical Services.

This salaried day shift role blends direct patient care with leadership, coordinating schedules, enforcing standards, and driving quality improvements across the Cancer Center.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and active RN license in New Jersey.
BSN and current BCLS certification required.
IV and chemotherapy certifications within six months of employment.
Three to five years of oncology nursing experience preferred.
Strong oncology clinical expertise, communication and interpersonal skills, leadership, staffing and resource management.

Responsibilities

Provide direct oncology nursing care with clinical responsibility for assigned patients and collaborate with Cancer Center physicians.
Coordinate daily nursing operations and provide on-site clinical supervision to promote safe, efficient care.
Develop and adjust nursing schedules based on patient volume and physician needs.
Serve as a clinical resource to Cancer Center nurses and support standardization of care.
Lead quality improvement efforts by reviewing outcomes and identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Clinical leadership

Staffing management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RN license in New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Basic Life Support (BCLS)

IV and chemotherapy certifications within six months

Job description

Clinical Coordinator RN

Req #: 0000262651

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Cancer Ctr - Office Practice

Pay Range: $110,100.00 - $111,800.00 per year

Location: 112 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our oncology nursing leaders help create an environment where clinical excellence, compassionate care, and teamwork come together for patients and families navigating cancer treatment. As a Clinical Coordinator RN at the Melchiorre Cancer Center, you'll combine hands‑on oncology nursing with clinical leadership to support patients, physicians, and nursing team members throughout the Cancer Center. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you'll help coordinate daily nursing operations, guide staff, promote quality and safety, and ensure patients receive consistent, individualized care. This opportunity allows you to remain closely connected to patients while helping strengthen the nursing practice and overall experience across the Cancer Center.

As a Clinical Coordinator RN, a typical day may include:

Providing direct oncology nursing care while maintaining clinical responsibility for assigned patients and collaborating closely with Cancer Center physicians
Coordinating daily nursing operations and providing on-site clinical supervision to promote safe, efficient, and consistent care throughout the Cancer Center
Developing and adjusting nursing schedules and assignments based on patient volume, physician needs, clinical demands, and available resources
Serving as a clinical resource to Cancer Center nurses by providing guidance, promoting teamwork, and supporting consistent application of standards, protocols, and plans of care
Evaluating the quality of nursing care through patient assessments, review of care plans and protocols, staff observation, and identification of opportunities for improvement
Partnering with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services and Nursing Education and Research to identify individual and team learning needs and support continued nursing development
Leading and supporting Nursing Quality Improvement activities by reviewing patient outcomes, occurrence reports, incident trends, and other quality indicators
Helping develop and implement changes in clinical practice, workflows, policies, and procedures to improve patient care, safety, efficiency, and the overall Cancer Center experience
Monitoring the clinical environment, equipment, and supplies to maintain a safe, therapeutic, and well-supported setting for patients, staff, and visitors
Supporting compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements while ensuring required documentation is completed accurately and timely
Promoting positive relationships among patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors while responding promptly to concerns and identifying opportunities to improve service
Supporting staff engagement, development, performance, and retention while fostering a collaborative and cohesive oncology nursing team

This role might be for you if:

You are an experienced oncology nurse who enjoys combining direct patient care with clinical leadership responsibilities
You want to remain actively involved with patients while also supporting, mentoring, and coordinating the work of other nurses
Strong organization and prioritization skills allow you to manage staffing, patient needs, physician demands, and multiple competing priorities
You have the clinical confidence to evaluate nursing care, identify opportunities for improvement, and help implement meaningful changes in practice
You communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary partners
You enjoy developing cohesive nursing teams and creating an environment where collaboration and accountability support excellent patient outcomes
You are comfortable using quality data, patient outcomes, feedback, and clinical trends to strengthen nursing practice and Cancer Center operations
You value continuous quality improvement, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practice
You bring compassion, professionalism, cultural awareness, and a patient-centered perspective to both clinical care and nursing leadership

To be considered for this Clinical Coordinator RN opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in New Jersey. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current BCLS certification are required. Candidates must obtain IV and chemotherapy certifications within six months of employment. Three to five years of oncology nursing experience is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong oncology clinical expertise, communication and interpersonal skills, organizational ability, leadership, staffing and resource management, and a commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing direct oncology nursing responsibilities with daily clinical oversight, staff coordination, quality initiatives, and operational needs. This is a salaried day shift opportunity supporting the Cancer Center Office Practice at the Melchiorre Cancer Center.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.