Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 6,199,200 - 9,643,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible SP

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts through partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Somerville, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem day shifts in Radiation Oncology. You will assist with patient communication and education, triage symptoms, and deliver nursing care using the nursing process.

The role requires an ASN or Nursing Diploma with a plan to obtain a BSN within five years, NJ RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS. You will work with the treatment team, coordinate care, and participate in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required; must agree to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient communication and education.
• Triage patient issues and manage symptoms.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess patient needs.
• Identify plan of care, implement it, and evaluate the outcomes.
• Provide direct and indirect care during radiation therapy.
• Coordinate care with other team members.
• Address system issues to facilitate high-quality care.
• Demonstrate communication, leadership, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Job Overview

The primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurse include assisting in communications with patients, triaging patient issues, symptom management, and teaching patients about their disease process and treatment.

Responsible for evaluating, planning, and delivering nursing care to meet individualized patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient communication and education.
• Triage patient issues and manage symptoms.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess patient needs.
• Identify the plan of care, implement it, and evaluate the outcomes.
• Provide direct and indirect care during radiation therapy.
• Coordinate care with other team members.
• Address system issues to facilitate high‑quality care.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required; must agree to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire date.

Preferred

• Radiation Oncology experience.
• OCN certification.
• BSN.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• AHA BLS and ACLS.
• Current New Jersey RN license.

Scheduling Requirements

• Per Diem Days.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.