Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Cancer Center New Patient Access - MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $42 - $106 • Remote

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. There are a total of four Per Diem openings available for this posting with staffing requirements outlined below for, preferably, weekly staffing. Position #1 - Monday/Tuesday Position #2 - Tuesday/Wednesday Position #3 - Thursday/Friday Position #4 - Consecutive day availability The Cancer Institute New Patient Access RN is the first clinical welcome for newly diagnosed cancer patients into the MGH Cancer Institute. The access nurse works collaboratively with the new patient coordinators, disease specific providers, the finance department and as needed other facilities to triage new oncology/hematology patients into the Cancer Institute with the right provider, in the right timeframe and right location. The access nurse is integral to setting the stage for new patients to know they are in a world class Cancer Institute and will be care for throughout their cancer journey. -Must be organized, able to have clear communication with patients, family as well as the multi-disciplinary team. -Must work collaboratively with the access team to keep clear tracking and records of the patient journey. -Ability to learn multiple electronic platforms. - Two(2) years of nursing experience with at least some Oncology strongly preferred. Job Summary Summary Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Nice To Haves

• Two(2) years of nursing experience with at least some Oncology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree