RN - Gyn and Medical Oncology - MGH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides care on Phillips House 22, a 19-bed unit with single-occupancy rooms designed to promote healing and family-centered care. The unit serves patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds with complex needs, specializing in benign and malignant gynecology and medical oncology. Patients may require complex oncology care, including chemotherapy regimens and desensitization, biotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, proton therapy, and palliative care. The scope of care includes acute medical and surgical diagnoses and chronic illnesses associated with acute episodes, across the illness continuum from diagnosis through control, remission, or advanced disease. The position requires a rotating day-and-night schedule that includes weekends and holidays. The role may be scheduled for 36 or 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate has at least one year of RN experience and a strong interest in oncology.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Registered Nurse state license required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Proficient knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care required by the age groups served.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of RN experience and a strong interest in oncology.
- Hospital or managed care experience (0–1 year preferred).
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and treatment to patients with benign and malignant gynecologic conditions and medical oncology needs.
- Care for patients with complex oncology treatment needs, which may include chemotherapy, chemotherapy desensitization, biotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, proton therapy, and palliative care.
- Provide care for acute medical and surgical diagnoses and chronic illnesses associated with acute episodes.
- Accurately screen and triage acute patients.
- Maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Free parking for nights and weekends
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee discounts on tickets and passes for attractions and events
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
