Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Newark, NJ seeks a Registered Nurse specialized in pediatric oncology to provide bedside nursing care to children undergoing cancer treatment in home or facility settings.

You will administer meds, monitor vitals, assist with exams, uphold infection control, educate families, and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with pediatric oncology experience or strong relevant training.
• Proficiency in medication administration, IV therapy, and transfusion support.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and pediatric safety practices.
• Compassionate bedside manner and ability to educate families.
• Effective teamwork and communication with clinical team members.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, IV infusions, and blood transfusions.
• Monitor, assess, and document vital signs and clinical changes.
• Assist healthcare providers with exams, tests, and patient care procedures.
• Follow pediatric safety standards and infection-control protocols.
• Provide education, emotional support, and clear communication to patients and families.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Pediatric oncology experience

Medication administration

IV therapy

Blood transfusion support

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Infection prevention

Family education

Teamwork

Communication

Education

RN licensure

Job description

provides specialized bedside nursing care for children receiving cancer treatment.

Key Duties

• Administer medications, IV infusions, and blood transfusions.
• Monitor, assess, and document vital signs and clinical changes.
• Assist healthcare providers with exams, tests, and patient care procedures.
• Follow pediatric safety standards and infection-control protocols.
• Provide education, emotional support, and clear communication to patients and families.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary clinical team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with pediatric oncology experience or strong relevant training.
• Competence in medication administration, IV therapy, and transfusion support.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and pediatric safety practices.
• Compassionate bedside manner and ability to educate families.
• Effective teamwork and communication with clinical team members.