Radiation Oncology Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Oncology staff nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a complex patient population. This role places particular emphasis on intraprocedural nursing care, including patient assessment, monitoring, clinical support, and timely intervention during radiation oncology procedures. The staff nurse provides patient and family education, clinical support, and psychosocial and emotional support before, during, and after treatment. Care includes patients undergoing brachytherapy procedures (preop, intraop, postop) under anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia treatments, external beam treatments, and procedural recovery. Nursing care is provided to both adult and pediatric patients of all ages. The staff nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary care team and communicates and collaborates effectively with colleagues and staff at BWH, MGB, DFCI, and collaborating institutions and agencies. This role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of current cancer treatment and clinical research principles and practices. The Radiation Oncology staff nurse reports directly to the Radiation Oncology RN Flow Manager. The nurse is responsible for all components of the BWH Registered Nurse Job Description. Performs procedures and point-of-care testing as ordered. New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.
For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Oncology experience within the last 3 years required.
The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory clinic experience preferred.
PALS Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a complex patient population.
Provides intraprocedural nursing care, including patient assessment, monitoring, clinical support, and timely intervention during radiation oncology procedures.
Provides patient and family education, clinical support, and psychosocial and emotional support before, during, and after treatment.
Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
Collaborates with other discipline(s).
Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
Assesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers and assignments.
Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate.
Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.