Registered Nurse (RN) Infusion Therapy (Per Diem)

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for Infusion Therapy on a per diem basis. This role offers an opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of a mission-driven facility, you will be responsible for delivering care in accordance with established standards, mentoring junior staff, and participating in community activities. Join a team that prioritizes compassion, innovation, and the holistic well-being of every patient. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in Chemotherapy/Biotherapy.
• ONS Certification required; OCN preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with varying health needs.
• Deliver patient care according to ANA standards and specialty-specific guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Evidence Based Practice Literature

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Infusion Therapy (Per Diem)

Location: Teaneck, NJ, United States
Date Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.


A Brief Overview

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct care to assigned patients with simple to complex health care needs in inpatient, outpatient and procedural areas. Works in an environment requiring continual response to dynamic patient acuity changes with rapidly changing nursing care responsibilities.


What you will do

• Delivers patient care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with specialty specific standards (e.g. Oncology Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses) as appropriate
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the patient plan of care according to changing health care needs.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient teaching using appropriate education resources and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching.
• Models effective leadership skills through role modeling, mentoring and effective communication. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Directly delegates and supervises the practice of ancillary staff (LPN’s, PCA’s, Tech’s, Unit Secretaries, etc.) and is knowledgeable of the tenets of the NJ Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Supports a professional practice environment by functioning as a role model and resource person and also functions as a preceptor for nursing staff and participates in the orientation of other unit employees.
• Participates in unit-based and organization-wide activities, committees and community activities as appropriate
• Identifies own learning needs with respect to nursing practice and pursues educational support to meet these needs.
• Routinely utilizes Evidence Based Practice literature, policy and procedure manuals and other available reference materials to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery of care.
• Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience Qualifications

ONS Certification required

OCN preferred but not required

1-3 years experience with minimum of 1 year Chemotherapy/Biotherapy experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent clinical assessment skills, communication skills, and time management skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• ONS - Oncology Nursing Society Certification
• ACLS and BLS-American Heart Association

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.