Advanced Practice Nurse, Hematology Oncology

Job Description

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

Qualifications

What 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

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is US/07S: $136,294- 180,084.03 per year . University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.