What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (FT) -Days- Oncology Apps-CBMC-Livingston-NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview-
The Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey delivers the highest level of oncology care, including clinical trials to patients and families in Livingston, New Jersey. Working with teams of dedicated physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers. You will deliver care to patients with both solid and hematologic malignancies, including bone marrow transplant and CAR-T treatments.
You will provide collaborative physician-based care with appropriate levels of autonomy. A focus on high quality and safety in critical to support this high-risk patient population and deliver beyond standard of care to their patients and families. This position is focused in the outpatient area.
Qualifications:
Required:
APSHO Cancer Therapy Prescribing Course Certificate OR AOCNP Certification required to prescribe chemotherapy/biotherapy
Graduate from Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of New Jersey.
Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
BLS and ACLS certified.
1-2 years hem/malignancy experience preferred
CDS and DEA.
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full time
- 40 Hours
Essential Functions:
- Performs comprehensive initial and episodic health assessments in order to identify existing or potential health problems.
- Initiates and implements individualized nursing and medical plan of care in collaboration with members of multidisciplinary team
- Initiates appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, medical and nursing actions in conjunction with physicians
- Provides follow up care including, acute and routine examinations
- Assesses progress, identify problems, initiate preventive measures, recognizes emergent problems and initiates proper care in collaboration with physicians
- Monitors and adjusts patients medication according to protocol or medical plan of care including adequate pain control
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- 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 our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
