Experienced Registered Nurse- Reisman 11- Hem/Onc/ BMT- 36hr Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Reisman 11 is an inpatient oncology unit primarily caring for patients with hematological malignancies. Patients are admitted for induction and maintenance chemotherapy for leukemia and lymphoma, management of post-chemotherapy complications, bone marrow transplantation, and management of post-transplant complications. Medical oncology patients may also be admitted based on bed availability.

The Clinical Nurse II uses the nursing process as the framework for professional practice and provides direct nursing care to patients and families. A Nurse Leader oversees training, evaluation, and role competencies. The nurse assesses patient and group health care needs, develops and evaluates care plans, coordinates patient care, collaborates with other health professionals, communicates effectively, advocates for patients, and remains accountable for safe nursing practice. The role also includes maintaining required education and competencies and participating in professional development and, as applicable, quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• Basic Life Support certificate required.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
• Ability to provide patient care to neonatal patients from birth to 6 months, young adults aged 16–30, middle-aged adults aged 30–60, and elderly patients aged 60 and older.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; the job requires standing and/or moving around for most of the shift.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English.
• Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, address varied problems requiring analysis or interpretation, follow established precedents and procedures, organize work within general guidelines, and seek assistance in difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service and remain calm in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a teaching hospital.
• Expertise in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and make necessary nursing judgments.
• Systematically assess health care needs and formulate, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Integrate theoretical knowledge and practical experience when making care decisions.
• Coordinate patient care and direct assistive personnel to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely, patient-centered care.
• Identify environmental influences on the health care of patients and families.
• Identify resources needed to implement care plans.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to determine the health care needs of patients and families.
• Develop relationships with patients and families that communicate trust and respect.
• Communicate effectively when exchanging information.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Maintain annual mandatory education requirements, including emergency skills and unit-based competencies.
• Identify continued growth and development needs with the unit-based educator or clinical nurse specialist.
• Participate in activities that support personal professional development.
• May participate in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to patients, staff, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and reflect the Medical Center’s goals in nursing practice.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and patient safety.

Benefits

• Pay range of $38.00–$98.19 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, work location, and job responsibilities. Compensation may also include applicable shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, or overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree