RN Infusion - MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that relies on a diverse range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts, to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The organization strives to provide exceptional care and believes that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. The Oncology Infusion Unit within the Division of Hematology and Oncology refers adult cancer patients for treatment with, and management of, toxicities from chemotherapy and biotherapy. Patients are followed throughout the entire trajectory of their illness: diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation, long-term follow-up, and when necessary, palliative care. The Oncology Infusion Unit has a strong commitment to primary nursing. Registered Nurses (RNs) are responsible for patient education, medication administration, symptom management, and documentation of toxicities for those patients participating in clinical trials as well as those patients receiving standard regimens. RNs support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research, participating in the administration of all phases of clinical trials in which their primary patients may be enrolled. The unit has 18 beds and 42 chairs. As RNs at Massachusetts General Hospital, every action is guided by knowledge, enabled by skill, and motivated by compassion, with patients as the primary focus. The institution believes in creating a healing environment that is safe, has no barriers, and is built on a spirit of inquiry, reflecting a diverse, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Minimum of two years oncology RN experience
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in the ICU, ER or inpatient medical

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient education
• Responsible for medication administration
• Responsible for symptom management
• Responsible for documentation of toxicities for those patients participating in clinical trials
• Responsible for documentation of toxicities for those patients receiving standard regimens
• Support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research
• Participate in the administration of all phases of clinical trials in which their primary patients may be enrolled
• Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care
• Accountable for assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care
• Accountable for assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner
• Accountable for providing individualized nursing care
• Accountable for 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits!
• Supportive Nursing Leadership
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees