Registered Nurse (Outpatient Infusion) - Full Time (Day Shift)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Rx coverage

FSA/HSA

403b Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine is recruiting a full-time Outpatient Infusion nurse for the Penn Princeton Cancer Center in New Jersey. The role supports adult oncology and non-oncology patients requiring infusion and/or transfusion therapies. Schedule options include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, with shifts 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

or 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; no weekends or holidays. Qualified candidates have an associate degree in nursing (BSN preferred) and >15 months of experience; BLS, NJ RN license, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Greater than 15 months of professional nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Strong IV and central line skills – implanted ports and PICC lines; accessing and maintaining.
• Experience with oncology and/or hazardous drugs.
• Strong multi-system assessment skills and symptom management.
• Critical thinking and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Skills

IV/central line skills

Oncology experience

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Why Join Our Team?
Outpatient Infusion (OPI) at the Penn Princeton Cancer Center serves adult Oncology and Non-oncology patients requiring infusion and/or transfusion treatment and support. We are a close-knit, interdisciplinary department focused on providing compassionate, highly-skilled and competent care to our patients to instill confidence and comfort across the continuum of care. We pride ourselves on the level of care provided and the relationships formed with our patients, drawing on their strength, resiliency and hope. We look forward to expanding our team with a full-time nurse!
Schedule: Option of five, 8 hour days or four 10 hour days to equal 40 hours/week

• If 8-hour days the shift is 8am-4:30pm
• If 10-hur days the shift is 7am-5:30pm

No weekends or holidays
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strong IV and central line skills – implanted ports and PICC lines; accessing and maintaining
• Previous oncology experience and/or experience with hazardous drugs
• Strong multi-system assessment skills and symptom management
• Critical thinking
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities

Benefits You’ll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars
• 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment
• Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today’s world needs
• Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.

What We Require for this Role:
Education

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Related Work Experience

• Greater than 15 months of professional nursing experience required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Active NJ RN license required.
• Chemo-Biotherapy Certification within 6-months of hire; Oncology Nurse Certification within 2 years of hire.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Salary Range:
$49.96 - $68.99/Hourly
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.