Nurse Practitioner (FT) Pediatric Hematology Oncology, NBI New

Req #: 0000176572

Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Valerie Fund Office Practice

Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group, 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07052

Job Overview

RWJBH is seeking a Full Time Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner in the Valerie Fund Office Practice at NBI. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The NP provides rapid response care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. In addition, the NP is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse License,
• Current New Jersey Advanced Practiced Nursing License,
• Master s degree in pediatric or family nursing with prescriptive privileges
• 2+ years of related clinical experience preferred acute care nursing
• Related national NP certification
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• APHON chemotherapy certified
• CPHON preferred
  
  

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day Shift
• 40 Hours
  
  

Essential Functions

• Performing daily rounds and follow-up on patients admitted to the pediatric hematology oncology service in conjunction with collaborating physicians,
• Assessing the health status of patients by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination,
• Ordering laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies per treatment protocols and differentiating between normal abnormal findings and altering the plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement,
• Prescribing medications including chemotherapy drugs, medications for sickle cell disease and other complex hematological disorders, supportive care medications, medical devices, and other therapeutics within NJ and Federal scope of practice law for nurse practitioners,
• Providing education to pediatric hematology-oncology patients and their families regarding the treatment plan,
• Using evidence-based guidelines to advise and support appropriate practice changes for the pediatric hematology/oncology patient population,
• Working collaboratively with nursing and pharmacy leadership to ensure timely communication of chemotherapy treatment plan and infusion schedule,
• Developing and revising nursing standards and patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice,
• Advocating for patients families and supporting patients rights,
• Performing all other duties as assigned
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer