RN - MGB Cancer Institute - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$42 - $108•Onsite

About The Position

The Practice Nurse works in the Yawkey 7 and 9 Ambulatory Practices Gyn-Surgery Practice at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team, the nurse provides coordinated ambulatory cancer care across prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement, and survivorship. The role involves assessing patient health, developing and evaluating care plans, administering treatments, communicating with care-team members, and providing patients and families with education and psychosocial support. Care should be safe, holistic, efficient, effective, timely, and responsive to patients’ cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs. The Practice Nurse is a point of contact for patients at home and in the outpatient setting, coordinating clinical management with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, support staff, and other care-team members. The position is onsite at 100 Blossom Street, scheduled for 40 hours per week over four 10-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The posting specifies no weekends, call, nights, or holidays. The position requires patient care and is a regular employee role. The stated pay range is $41.72–$108.29 per hour. The role requires an associate degree in nursing; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. An active state Registered Nurse license is required. Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year is listed as required. At least three years of oncology experience is strongly preferred, as is women’s health oncology experience.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. Experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Registered Nurse state license required.
Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
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.
Problem-solving skills and ability to serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary care team and resolve complex issues for providers and patients.
Ability to advocate for patients and families in a patient-centered practice environment.
Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.
Knowledge of computer applications used in ambulatory/outpatient settings.
Flexibility to work seamlessly within different specialty clinics.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of oncology experience is strongly preferred.
Women’s health oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient contact at home and in the ambulatory/outpatient setting, coordinating clinical management with the multidisciplinary care team.
Communicate with patients through daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
Triage symptoms and medical urgencies or emergencies with attending physicians and advanced practice providers, guiding patients to the appropriate level of care and timeframe.
Monitor patients at home for anticipated treatment-related toxicities and screen for unanticipated toxicities or events.
Coordinate home services, including visiting nursing, palliative care and hospice, home infusion, and laboratory services and monitoring.
Coordinate and perform blood draws and routine central-line flushing and maintenance, including 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 disease, treatment plans, medications, and home-care needs.
Assist with disability and FMLA forms, advance directives, and pre-authorizations as needed.
Assess psychosocial needs and communicate with social services or psychiatry for follow-up.
Collect and assess patient data; develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care, modifying treatment plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions.
Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patient medical information and vital signs; monitor, document, and report symptoms or changes in condition.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records, and consult and coordinate with healthcare-team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care.
Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills in line with specialty practice, research, and current evidence-based practices.
Work flexibly across different specialty clinics and provide individualized nursing care safely and competently.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off
Subsidized MBTA pass (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
Recognition programs