Part-Time RN - Classical Hematology Practice, MGBCI - MGH
About The Position
The Classical Hematology Practice Nurse provides ambulatory/outpatient nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. The nurse assesses patient health status, develops and evaluates plans of care, administers treatments, and communicates with patients and the care team. The role supports patients through diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, and survivorship, with care designed to be safe, holistic, timely, efficient, and responsive to patients’ cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs. The nurse serves as a point of contact for patients at home and in the outpatient setting; performs telephone and message triage; coordinates care and home services; provides education and psychosocial support; and assists with clinical procedures and administrative needs. The position is part-time, scheduled for 30 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is onsite at 32 Fruit Street, with a day shift. Oncology experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
- Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Familiarity with principles and skills needed to provide practical nursing care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care requirements for the age groups served.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
- Ability to problem-solve, serve as a resource to multidisciplinary care team members, and resolve complex issues for providers and patients.
- Ability to provide patient-centered care and advocate for patients and families.
- Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.
- Knowledge of computer applications needed in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.
- Flexibility to work seamlessly within different specialty clinics.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to provide a continuum of patient care, from prevention and early detection through diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement, and survivorship.
- Coordinate patient care through specialty centers and programs, including radiation oncology, surgery, and clinical research, and help develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Collect and assess patient health data, develop and execute plans of care, and evaluate outcomes in the ambulatory/outpatient setting.
- Provide assessments and treatments and communicate with the multidisciplinary care team.
- Provide patient and family education, psychosocial support, and emotional support.
- Serve as a contact for patients at home and in the ambulatory/outpatient setting in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, support staff, and other care team members.
- Communicate with patients through daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
- Triage symptoms and medical urgencies or emergencies, escalate concerns to physicians or advanced practice providers, and guide patients to appropriate levels of care and timing.
- Monitor patients at home for anticipated and unanticipated chemotherapy-, surgery-, and radiation-associated toxicities or events.
- Coordinate home services, including visiting nursing, palliative care, hospice, home infusion, laboratory services, and monitoring.
- Coordinate and perform blood draws and routine central-line flushing, maintenance, and dressing changes.
- Coordinate, perform, and document injections and vaccinations according to protocol.
- Coordinate, perform, and document intravenous therapies within the practice and in collaboration with the Short Stay Infusion Unit and Yawkey 8 Infusion.
- Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.
- Educate patients and families about diseases, treatment plans, medications, and home-care needs.
- Assist with disability and FMLA forms, advance directives, and pre-authorizations as needed.
- Assess psychosocial needs and coordinate follow-up with social services or psychiatry.
- Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records; record medical information and vital signs; monitor, document, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans, and modify treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions.
- Maintain clinical knowledge and skills based on current evidence and specialty practice, and work across different specialty clinics.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass with a 50% discount
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital-paid retirement plan
- Tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee discounts on tickets and passes for activities including ski resorts, museums, and sporting events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Employee recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
