Per Diem RN - Oncology Practice - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Danvers, MA

2d•$42 - $108•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Oncology Practice is accountable for interpreting plans of medical care, assessing patients and making clinical decisions regarding nursing care, ensuring care is delivered safely and competently, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating care for groups of patients. This is a patient-care role at Mass General Hospital. The practice is open Monday through Friday until 7 p.m. There are no weekend shifts. Available shifts are 8 or 10 hours, and some shifts may be scheduled until 7 p.m. Per diem nurses must work at least 12 shifts per year, with at least one shift per month.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. Experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
One year of oncology experience required.
Familiarity with the principles and skills needed to provide practical nursing care and treatment.
Knowledge of the care required by the age groups served.
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.
Per diem commitment of at least 12 shifts per year, including at least one shift per month.

Nice To Haves

Two years of RN experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Administer medications 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 in response to patients’ conditions and responses.