RN, Cancer Center Infusion, Outpatient
About The Position
Outpatient chemo infusion experience is required. The Cancer Center RN provides patient-centered care in the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital that includes but is not limited to chemotherapy administration, patient education, care planning, symptom management, and coordination of outpatient services. The Cancer Center RN works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to address the many complex care issues of Cancer Center patients and their caregivers. The Cancer Center RN practices according to ANA and ONS standards of care. This position reports to the Clinical Nursing Manager, Cancer Center and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
- For candidates who do not have a BSN, a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in ambulatory oncology required.
- Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
- Oncology Nurse certification (OCN) required after 2 years of hire or after reaching 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
- Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to practice independently and as a team member required
- Knowledge of basic computer skills required
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality required
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and family members required
Nice To Haves
- BSN
Responsibilities
- chemotherapy administration
- patient education
- care planning
- symptom management
- coordination of outpatient services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
