The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

 

The Oncology Nurse Specialist is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced education, knowledge, and skills in area of practice and clinical nursing specialization at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC). Provides expert clinical advice and instruction to nursing staff, patients and families, and other health care providers using advanced nursing knowledge and skills. Participates in the consultation, clinical teaching, staff development, staff orientation and evaluation for the designated area. Actively participates in a professional nursing organization and hospital wide initiatives. Ensures the delivery of patient care supports the mission, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and HUMC.

A day in the life of an Oncology Nurse Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Provides patient care, applying advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to ensure optimal outcomes of clinical outcomes.
• Provides support and acts as a clinical resource for staff: monitor clinical practice to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Supports the assessment of the appropriate patient care through assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, and Nurse Educators in assessing the educational needs of staff and development of professional goals. Plans and implements educational programs.
• Coaches staff in their own professional development, assists in the performance appraisal and competency assessment process.
• Demonstrates professional involvement by participating in workshops, journal club, seminars, and grand rounds fostering review and discussion of research current articles as a presenter or member.
• Participates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement programs, Quality Assurance (QA)/Performance Improvement (PI) activities that include but are not limited to the chemotherapy verification process.
• Applies evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions and establish standards of clinical specialty.
• Identifies nursing research questions and collaborates with nurse leaders to implement Evidence-based Practice (EBP).
• Directly participates and/or supports the professional nursing organization and shared clinical decision-making process.
• May act as a preceptor to graduate students.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Currently enrolled in a Master of Science in Nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in oncology nursing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license.
• Certification in the area of clinical practice.
• Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Compliance Professional (HCP) certification.

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Minimum rate of $111,924.80 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.