Inpatient Oncology Nurse - Lead Care & Collaboration

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Supportive work environment

Ongoing education opportunities

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse in Brick Township, NJ to provide direct patient care and coordinate activities among caregivers. This role involves working with complex patients, providing effective care, and supporting an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a valid RN license in New Jersey, BLS/CPR certification, and ideally one year of med/surg or oncology nursing experience. A focus on teamwork, accountability, and ongoing education is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in the State of New Jersey is required.
• BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association is required.
• At least one year of med/surg or oncology nursing experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to a complex patient population.
• Direct and oversee care provided by other caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care activities among nursing peers and support services.

Skills

Accountability for patient care

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.It’salso about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

• Current and validRN license in the State of New Jerseyis required
• BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association is required
• One (1) or more years of med/surg or oncology nursing experience is highly desired
• Oncology nursing experience is preferred
• BSN is preferred or willing to acquire within 3 years of hire
• OCN is preferred
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course is preferred
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!