Description
Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 30 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
The principal responsibility for the ONCOLOGY INFUSION nurse in the Cancer Center is to provide improved clinical care with a primary focus on many of the increasingly complex care issues of the cancer center and medical infusion patients and the timely triage of clinical issues to advanced practice providers and medical oncologists working in the outpatient setting. The primary focus of the nurse will be to deliver direct patient care to oncology and medical infusion patients in the infusion setting including but not limited to the initial nursing evaluation, development and ongoing implementation of care plan, education and counseling of patients and families. The nurse will be available to assist with patients, care givers or family members. The nurse will practice according to ANA and ONS standards of care. - Free On-Site Parking - Comprehensive cancer care in Waltham just West of Boston Specific Clinical Responsibilities - Chemo/Bio/Immunotherapy and medical infusions - Assists with daily telephone triage - Assist in triage of medical urgencies/emergencies to NP or MD (e.g. urgent medical problems) - Coordinates, performs, and tracks injections according to pathways (such as neulasta, aranesp, lupron, etc.) - Coordinates, performs, and tracks chemotherapy infusions according to ONS guidelines. - Coordinates and performs blood draws and flushes of central lines (i.e. PACs) - Coordinates and performs hydration in the practice - Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and families, communicates with social service for follow up - Assists patients with Advanced Directives Communication and documentation - Provides ongoing patient management via telephone (prescriptions, teaching, symptom management) - Attends and participates in team meetings as required - Documents relevant patient information and current plan in EPIC - Collaborates with practice staff (RN, research, APP, MD, Admin, and MA/PCA teams). - Collaborates with NP/MD in clinical research trials as appropriate Interpersonal skills - Excellent communication skills when working with peers and patients - Prioritizes promptly to respond to challenging demands with sophisticated patient population - Assist in maintaining an environment for safe and comfortable patient care - Maintains steady communication with other members of healthcare team - Demonstrates sensitivity and patience in responding appropriately to the verbal and nonverbal communication of patients/families/and coworkers - Shows flexibility and compassion when dealing with a variety of patients/families in stressful situations - Acts independently and applies good judgment in the resolution of clinical and non-clinical problems - Visualizes and anticipates new problems and offers creative solution and problem-solving process - Reliability and punctuality in daily work schedule with coordination of coverage when away from unit We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including... - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Generous paid time off - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) - Resources for childcare and emergency backup care - Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan - Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events. You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our patients' lives. You can make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated RN like you to be a part of our team! About Mass General Hospital Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and exciting career. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Massachusetts BSN required 3-5 years oncology nursing experience required. Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy/Biotherapy required OCN preferred
Recruiter: Neri, Daniel Joseph
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3308137. Posted job title: Rn Cancer Center
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- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
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