Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Ctr - Office Practice

Job Title: RN Staff

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Cancer Ctr - Office Practice

Req #: 0000271824

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $60.60 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Oncology Registered Nurses play an essential role in providing compassionate, specialized care to patients and families navigating cancer diagnoses and treatment. As a Registered Nurse supporting the Cancer Center Office Practice at Melchiorre Cancer Center, you'll combine clinical nursing expertise, oncology knowledge, and patient education to support individuals throughout their cancer care journey. From performing comprehensive assessments and coordinating individualized treatment plans to supporting chemotherapy services and managing treatment-related symptoms, you'll help patients navigate complex healthcare needs with confidence and compassion. Working closely with oncology physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, you'll contribute to a collaborative outpatient environment focused on clinical excellence, continuity of care, and positive patient outcomes.

As an Oncology Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments to evaluate patient conditions, treatment needs, and responses to oncology care

• Managing an assigned caseload of oncology patients while coordinating individualized care plans in collaboration with treating physicians

• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care plans that address patient and family goals, clinical needs, and expected treatment outcomes

• Administering prescribed injections and performing port flushes in accordance with established clinical protocols and organizational policies

• Supporting chemotherapy administration through appropriate medication verification procedures, clinical monitoring, and adherence to established safety standards

• Providing central line care and recognizing potential complications, including medication extravasation and treatment-related adverse reactions

• Recognizing hematologic and oncologic emergencies and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition

• Reviewing laboratory results, documenting pertinent findings, and communicating abnormal results or clinical concerns to the treating physician

• Educating patients and families about oncology treatments, medications, potential side effects, symptom management, nutritional needs, and home care instructions

• Supporting patients and families through the emotional challenges of cancer treatment while coordinating referrals to psychosocial and supportive care services

• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, community agencies, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate office visits, treatment plans, and continuity of care

• Participating in clinical research protocols, ongoing education, and quality improvement initiatives while maintaining accurate documentation and patient confidentiality

This role might be for you if:

• Providing compassionate, specialized nursing care to patients navigating cancer diagnoses and treatment is a meaningful part of your professional interests

• Previous oncology nursing experience has prepared you to support patients with complex clinical needs and individualized treatment plans

• Strong nursing assessment and critical thinking skills allow you to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately

• Supporting chemotherapy treatments, managing vascular access devices, and monitoring for treatment-related complications are areas of clinical confidence

• Patient and family education is an important part of your nursing practice, particularly when explaining treatments, medications, symptom management, and home care needs

• Building meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing emotional support throughout the cancer care journey is a responsibility you value

• Collaboration with oncology physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals is one of your strengths

• An understanding of acute and chronic pain management, nutritional needs, and supportive oncology care informs your approach to individualized nursing interventions

• Organization, adaptability, and effective time management help you manage patient caseloads, clinical priorities, and physician schedules

• Accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and adherence to established clinical protocols are essential professional values

• A commitment to continuing education, evidence-based nursing practice, and quality improvement supports your professional growth

• Compassion, professionalism, and clear communication guide your interactions with patients, families, and colleagues

To be considered for this Oncology Registered Nurse opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Previous oncology nursing experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required. IV certification and chemotherapy certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment. Previous office-based nursing practice experience is preferred, and successful completion of all required organizational orientation programs is necessary. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong oncology nursing assessment, chemotherapy support, vascular access management, symptom management, patient education, and care coordination skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of hematologic and oncologic emergencies, laboratory result interpretation, acute and chronic pain management, and individualized care planning for adult and geriatric patients. Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams while managing an assigned patient caseload. A commitment to patient advocacy, confidentiality, professional development, and compassionate, patient-centered care is expected. This is an hourly, day shift opportunity supporting the Cancer Center Office Practice at Melchiorre Cancer Center, part of RWJBarnabas Health.