Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse Coordinator (RN) at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

Job Title: Nurse Coordinator RN

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000240055

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $52.00 - $65.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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:

The Radiation Oncology Nurse Coordinator is a professional Registered Nurse who serves as a central pillar of patient care within the radiation oncology setting. This role carries clinical responsibility for a defined caseload of patients, ensuring seamless coordination across the continuum of care.

Working in close collaboration with the physician and multidisciplinary team, the Nurse Coordinator delivers compassionate, patient-centered care while guiding patients and families through complex treatment journeys with clarity, education, and support.

The radiation oncology department will be moving to the new state of the art Melchiorre Cancer Center located on the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Campus. This state-of-the-art facility will feature the entire oncology service line in one building offering patient centric care to our community. The radiation oncology department will have 4 linear accelerators including Varian TrueBeams and an Elekta Unity MR Linac. The clinic will have a dedicated brachytherapy suite, and 2 radiopharmaceutical procedure rooms. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the next era of cancer care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, care coordination, and patient education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment

Essential Functions:

• Assume clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of radiation oncology patients
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans
• Assess patient medical history, current condition, and ongoing treatment needs
• Establish, track, and evaluate patient and family goals and outcomes
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of outpatient care delivery to ensure continuity and quality
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education, including treatment expectations, symptom management, and home care needs
• Identify and respond to age-specific needs across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent/young adult, adult, and geriatric populations
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans in collaboration with the clinical team
• Serve as a key point of contact for patients, families, and interdisciplinary partners

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 Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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.