About the role
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
What We Offer
Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
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.
Apply Today
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.