Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Oncology, Per Diem
About The Position
This position is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice within a centralized and decentralized Ambulatory setting. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification required.
- BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
- Minimum 1 year of Oncology related experience within the last three years
- Chemotherapy-related experience within the last three years
- At least 1 year experience in Medical/ Surgical nursing.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- BLS is a requirement for every RN unless an advance certification is current (ex ACLS, PALS, NRP). In addition, unit specific certification and competencies are defined in the Unit Profile.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.
- ONCC certification applicable to specific unit
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with 1 year in desirable field.
- Minimum of 2 years working in an Oncology Setting and/or completion of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessment according to standard procedure.
- Provides care utilizing the nursing process.
- Initiates and implements nursing interventions as directed.
- Evaluates patient progress as indicated or required.
- Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
Benefits
- signing bonus
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
