Registered Nurse – Oncology & Progressive Care

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an experienced Staff Nurse accountable for patient care activities, safety, and achieving care goals. This position emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluating patient responses while educating patients and planning discharge.

The role supports mobilizing patients, preventing skin breakdown and falls, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality, family-centered nursing care in accordance with standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey.
• Chemotherapy Certification for Oncology Nurses required; if not certified on hire, must obtain within a year.
• BLS required.
• Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification required.
• Progressive Care Course/Certification completed.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, and intervene for actual or potential health problems and evaluate patient responses.
• Educate patients and plan discharge.
• Mobilize patients and prevent skin breakdown and falls.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan safe patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organization of care

Education

NJ RN License

Chemotherapy Certification (Oncology Nurses)

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy/IV Certification

Progressive Care Certification

English proficiency

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an experienced Staff Nurse accountable for patient care activities, safety, and achieving care goals. This position emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluating patient responses while educating patients and planning discharge.

The role supports mobilizing patients, preventing skin breakdown and falls, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality, family-centered nursing care in accordance with standards and policies.