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Astera Cancer Care

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

Registered Nurse - Urology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenville, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of professional nursing experience; clinical experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure and functions; and community resources.
  • Understanding of health care technology, equipment and supplies, and familiarity with state nursing law, nurse practice guidelines, and clinical policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of wellness and illness, growth and development, human behavior and psychosocial factors, and alternative health care treatments.
  • Knowledge of chart and medical record documentation requirements and federal and state laws related to release of health care information.
  • Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
  • Ability to engage clients and families in developing and implementing a care plan.
  • Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
  • Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
  • Registered Nurse license in New Jersey.
  • Current CPR/BLS.
  • Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality.
  • Obtain and document health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, health risk factors, and disease-condition assessments.
  • Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
  • Refer to and consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
  • Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms or automated systems and documentation practices.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
  • Track quality assurance data and monitor acute and chronic care management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical experience is preferred.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

About the Company

Astera Cancer Care

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

Astera Cancer Care (ACC) is a multispecialty medical practice that treats cancer and blood disorders. It brings together medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and breast surgeons who work across 14 locations in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. ACC offers standard and advanced cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, biologic therapy, immunotherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals, and provides a wide range of radiation treatments such as proton therapy, prostate brachytherapy, and radiosurgery. The group also runs a clinical trials program, including one of the few community-based CAR-T cell trial programs in the United States. In addition to treatment, ACC leads in value-based oncology care and develops alternative payment models to reduce costs and improve outcomes for patients.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
2021

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