Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Services, Medical Oncology - H Yellow

Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Services, Medical Oncology - H Yellow The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Chemotherapy Certification for Oncology Nurses required, however Staff Nurses who do not have certification upon hire, must obtain within a year from the date of transfer or hire.

BLS required.

Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required.

Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification.

Proficiency in the English language is required.

Adult Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.

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