Radiation Oncology RN — Per Diem, Impactful Cancer Care

CentraState Healthcare System, Inc.; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 4,400 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Well-being and Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Radiation Oncology team. You will direct and coordinate patient care, administer medications, and support multidisclipinary treatment modalities in alignment with ANA standards and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes compassionate, team-based care with focus on education, safety, and patient outcomes. A NJ RN license and CPR certification are required; oncology-specific certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum 1 year Radiation Oncology RN experience is required.
• Current NJ RN License is required.
• ONS bio/chemo/immunotherapy certificate or Radiation Nursing certificate is preferred.
• CPR Certification is required.
• ACLS Certification is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs pain assessment, appropriate interventions, documents pain assessment, intervention follow up, reassessment and patient family education.
• Identifies special needs for each patient and tailors patient and family education to best accommodate those individual needs.
• Communicates individual needs to all staff involved in care.
• Implements nursing care as indicated by patient care plan.
• Consistently includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs initial and weekly assessment of each patient undergoing radiation therapy.
• Assesses patient for skin and bodily changes associated with radiation therapy treatments.
• Responsible for patient education related to treatment modality, side effects, plan of treatment and symptom management.
• Communicates prescribed nursing interventions to the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with Case Management, Social Worker and Dietician to optimize multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Assists in the development of standards of care.
• Provides for the protection of self and others by adhering to safe work practices regarding protective equipment.
• Works collaboratively with the Infection Control and Occupational Health Department.
• Participates in tumor board, multidisciplinary, and P.I. functions as needed.
• Administers medications as needed following policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; assures all nursing processes are evidenced based.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the best patient outcomes.
• Assures all on treatment patients receive labs as requested on treatment prescription.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Radiation Oncology team. You will direct and coordinate patient care, administer medications, and support multidisclipinary treatment modalities in alignment with ANA standards and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes compassionate, team-based care with focus on education, safety, and patient outcomes. A NJ RN license and CPR certification are required; oncology-specific certifications are preferred.