Overview

Join a growing Outpatient Infusion team where advanced ambulatory care meets meaningful patient relationships. This dynamic unit features 12 infusion bays and delivers high‑quality care to a primarily oncology patient population, while also supporting blood transfusions, routine and specialty infusions, and phlebotomy services across multiple service lines. Nurses in this area thrive in a focused, team‑oriented environment that values clinical expertise, strong assessment skills, and compassionate care. Patient volume and services continue to expand, creating opportunities to grow alongside the program. With consistent shifts, exposure to complex infusion therapies, and opportunities for cross‑training, Outpatient Infusion is an ideal setting to build specialization, advance your skills, and make a lasting impact in ambulatory care.

 

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Outpatient Infusion Center. The RN administers culturally sensitive nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with ANA standards, the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, professional standards, and established hospital and Nursing Department policies and procedures, following evidence-based nursing practice. The RN utilizes the Nursing Process to deliver patient-centered care and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions through analysis of nurse-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual needs to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Appropriately analyzes patient information /assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Administers medication as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes adverse reaction to medications and takes immediate and appropriate action.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergency situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies. Offers ideas to improve processes for patient safety.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the best patient outcomes.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
• Successfully functions as a preceptor/mentor to students and new staff members.
• Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as an RN and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of two years of chemotherapy infusion and oncology experience required
• ONS chemotherapy and biotherapy certification required.
• Current NJ RN License required. 
• CPR Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required within first year. 
• CSMC IV Certification to be achieved during hospital orientation.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

 

Compensation Range: $44.00 - $74.80 per hour

 

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

 

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.