Responsibilities

·Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient’s individual needs to ensure patient satisfaction.

·Affirms the patient’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.

·Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.

·Appropriately analyzes patient information /assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.

·Administers medication as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer’s instructions.

·Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.

·Recognizes adverse reaction to medications and takes immediate and appropriate action.

·Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergency situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.

·Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies. Offers ideas to improve processes for patient safety.

·Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.

·Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the best patient outcomes.

·Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.

·Successfully functions as a preceptor/mentor to students and new staff members.

·Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.

Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

·Minimum of two years of chemotherapy infusion and oncology experience required

·ONS chemotherapy and biotherapy certification required.

·Current NJ RN License required. 

·CPR Certification required.

·ACLS Certification required within first year. 

·CSMC IV Certification to be achieved during hospital orientation.

·Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.