Per diem - Oncology - Advanced Practice Nurse

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate Range: $70/hr
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Jun 03, 2025
Job Title: Per diem - Oncology - Advanced Practice Nurse Location: Newark NJ 07101 Duration: 3 Months to Long term Shift: Standard Pay Rate Range: $70/hr. Job Description: The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a highly trained healthcare provider, credentialed through the Medical Staff Office via a formal collaborative practice agreement with a physician. As a member of the Medical Staff, the APN upholds professional standards, including ethical clinical decision-making, active participation in quality improvement initiatives, leadership, self-assessment, and engagement in research. The APN is self-motivated and committed to continuous learning and maintaining clinical competency. In the Hematology/Oncology Practice, the APN applies advanced clinical judgment to perform comprehensive health assessments, establish differential diagnoses, and manage care through the prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. The APN's practice supports health promotion and disease management through research, education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, functioning both independently and as a consultant. Role & Responsibilities: Serves as a credentialed Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) through the Medical Staff Office under a formal collaborative agreement with a physician Functions as a member of the Medical Staff, demonstrating high standards of professional practice Engages in ethical clinical decision-making and participates in quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates leadership, self-evaluation, and commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning Actively involved in clinical research and evidence-based practice. Utilizes advanced clinical judgment to perform comprehensive health assessments and formulate differential diagnoses. Manages patient care through the prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments. Provides direct care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. Promotes health and wellness through education, research, and clinical practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams while also functioning autonomously as a healthcare provider and consultant. Qualifications: Must hold a current Registered/Professional Nurse license and registration in the State of New Jersey. Completion of a master's-level Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) educational program required. Must be eligible for certification by a recognized national certifying body. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication abilities, and creative problem-solving skills are essential. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Experience and knowledge in hematology/oncology preferred. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider Certificate and/or Radiation Therapy Certificate preferred. National Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred. Active participation in relevant professional and/or specialty organizations preferred.