Director of Nursing - Oncology Unit - Morris Cancer Center

Job Title: Director of Nursing

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Oncology Unit - MCC-10

Req #: 0000245202

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $161,320.73 - $206,574.44 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Director of Nursing leading the Oncology Unit at the Morris Cancer Center.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state,
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters degree preferred,
• Minimum of 3-5 years acute nursing experience with one year of nursing department experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Bone Marrow Transplant and Oncology Leadership
• OCN, BMT Certification, ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate preferred or within 1 year,
• Additional certifications as required by law, stature and/or regulation for area or specialization,
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that quality age appropriate nursing care is delivered to all patients on his/her nursing unit in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital.
• Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education.
• Evaluates staff performance in accordance with organizational policies.
• Develops, implements and maintains unit budget.
• Participates in nursing quality assurance.
• Maintains unit administration including scheduling and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains clinical/management skills; keeps abreast of current issues/trends, based on current health care environment. Serves as a resource for staff and other colleagues.
• Provides nursing administrative coverage as required.
• Ensures staff participation in Nursing Quality improvement activities and identifies quality issue trends with respect to quality patient occurrences, Incident Reports and patient care outcomes; submits reports and statistics as required, and devises, supervises and/or participates in implementing planned changes to improve patient care.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of hospital policies and procedures related to nursing practice and personnel management.
• Reviews, analyzes, updates and implements action plans to improve patient care and satisfaction.

Other Duties: 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.

Benefits and Perks:

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