Per Diem RN - Cancer Center New Patient Access - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
Associate's Degree Nursing required
Registered Nurse [RN - State License]
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 Oncology nursing strongly preferred.
Bachelor's Degree Nursing 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.