Registered Nurse, Infusion/Cancer Care, 30 hours (Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care.  The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum.  The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.

Position: Infusion RN

Department: Cancer Care

Schedule: Part Time, 30 Hours

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program within 6 months of hire and must complete their BSN within 36 months of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required or ability to obtain reciprocity license prior to start.

Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification.

Bio/chemo certificate required (can be obtained during orientation period)

ONS chemotherapy provider card required, OCN preferred: must obtain within 2 years of hire.

Minimum 1 year experience, 2 years preferred with demonstrated competence in all aspects of nursing care and independent decision making in adult primary care.

Experience in hematology/oncology, emergency medicine, triage or adult ambulatory care preferred.

Previous experience with surgical oncology, transplants, stem cell transplants or amyloidosis preferred.

Recent port access, peripheral IV insertion and clinical assessment skills preferred

Previous skills with drains, wound vacs and assisting with minor procedures preferred

Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
  Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
  Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.

will be required weekends and holidays as needed

Lab services as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans