Per Diem RN - Cancer Center New Patient Access - MGH
About The Position
The Cancer Center New Patient Access RN is the first clinical welcome for newly diagnosed cancer patients into the MGH Cancer Center. 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 Center 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 Center and will be care for throughout their cancer journey.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required
- Registered Nurse [RN - State License]
- 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
- 5 years oncology experience required
- Availability to work two consecutive days per week
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- Evaluating nursing care for groups of patients
- 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
- Organized, able to have clear communication with patients, family as well as the multi-disciplinary team
- Work collaboratively with the access team to keep clear tracking and records of the patient journey
- Ability to learn multiple electronic platforms
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
