university hospitalEast Newark, NJ
Per Diem Advanced Practice Nurse - Hematology & Oncology
Per Diem Advanced Practice Nurse - Hematology & Oncology
Per Diem Advanced Practice Nurse - Hematology & Oncology
university hospitalEast Newark, NJ
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$75.00
Overview
About the Role:
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a skilled health provider who through a written collaborative practice agreement with a physician is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office. As a member of the Medical Staff the APN demonstrates standards of professional practice that includes ethical decision making, job activities related to quality assessment/improvement, self-evaluation, leadership and research. The APN is self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency. The APN in the Hematology/Oncology Practice utilizes critical judgment in the performance of comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis and the prescribing of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of patients diagnosed with a variety of hematologic or oncologic diseases. The APN practice will promote wellness through conducting research, providing education and works autonomously as well as in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a licensed healthcare provider operating under a written collaborative agreement with a physician and is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office.
As a member of the Medical Staff, the APN upholds professional standards that include:
- Ethical decision-making
- Participation in quality assessment and improvement initiatives
- Ongoing self-evaluation
- Leadership responsibilities
- Involvement in research activities
The APN is self-directed and actively pursues the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain clinical competence.
Within the Hematology/Oncology practice, the APN:Performs comprehensive health assessments
Develops differential diagnoses
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
Manages care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions
The APN applies critical clinical judgment in the direct management of patients.
The role promotes patient wellness through:
Conducting and contributing to research
Providing patient and staff education
QualificationsWhat You'll Bring
Current Registered/Professional Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey is required.
Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited NP/APN program.
Eligible for national certification as an NP/APN through an approved certifying body.
Demonstrated skills in:
Interpersonal communication
Effective verbal and written communication
Creative problem‐solving
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.
Preferred certifications:
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) / ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate
Radiation Therapy Certificate
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Participation in professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.
Compensation:
The expected hourly rate is $75.00, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
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Level
Senior
Salary
$75.00
Location
East Newark, NJ
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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