week, Days, 9am-5:30pm

BMC Software•Boston, MA

7d•$40 - $94

About The Position

The Oncology Registered Nurse provides assessment, education, care coordination, therapy administration, symptom management, and supportive care for patients receiving treatment for oncologic and hematologic conditions. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a complex patient population and provides direct care, telephone nursing, charge capture, and billing for services rendered. The nurse works collaboratively with patients and families, interdisciplinary colleagues, and collaborating institutions and agencies. The role includes administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, medications, and infusions; providing patient and family education and psychosocial support; and applying clinical expertise, critical thinking, effective communication, and knowledge of clinical research principles and practices. This is a 40-hour-per-week, daytime position scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position is in Hem/Oncology Clinical Nursing.

Requirements

Nursing degree: diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); ability to obtain a BSN within four years.
Current BLS certification; AHA ACLS is accepted.
Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients who have complex needs.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Ability to perform pharmaceutical mathematical calculations.
Ability to balance multiple tasks, manage interruptions, concentrate, and work efficiently under the normal stress associated with the position.
Strong communication and listening skills, including the ability to organize information, exercise discretion, manage multiple communications, identify issues, and seek resolutions.
Understanding of the special needs and behaviors of the population served, from young adults to geriatric patients.
Physical ability to walk, stand, climb, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally lift; some tasks are performed while sitting.
Good hearing and vision for interactions, telecommunications, and reading medical, pharmaceutical, and patient-care documents.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Professional nursing certification preferred, such as OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, or RN-BC.
At least one year of oncology nursing experience preferred.
Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
Clinical experience strongly preferred.
Intravenous skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Assess patient and family needs, analyze assessment data, establish measurable goals, implement care plans, and evaluate responses to interventions.
Promote health care outcomes in accordance with accepted clinical practice guidelines and applicable oncology nursing standards.
Document care in accordance with Institute and regulatory agency requirements.
Safely administer medications, treatments, chemotherapy, biotherapy, supportive therapy, and potentially blood transfusions in accordance with Institute policy and applicable guidelines.
Review patients’ clinical status and laboratory values before treatment and consult providers when appropriate.
Assess educational and psychological needs and educate patients and families about disease treatment, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and symptom management.
Provide direct patient care and telephone triage, documenting telephone interactions according to policy.
Perform intravenous therapy, including peripheral and central venous access and obtaining IV access; safely handle hazardous, cytotoxic, and biological agents; and administer vesicant and non-vesicant chemotherapy.
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies and maintain BLS certification.
Coordinate care across the continuum, evaluate referral needs, identify community resources, and refer patients to interdisciplinary team members, home care, or hospice as appropriate.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate patient-centered care and optimal outcomes.
Accurately record charges for services on the day they are rendered and collaborate with the Clinic Assistant to maintain accurate supply inventory.
Provide telephone consultation to medical personnel at other health facilities to support optimal oncology practices and knowledge.
Build rapport with patients and families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds; provide compassionate care while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
Provide age-specific care and support, promote inclusion, and respond to the needs of diverse populations.
Monitor the patient-care environment for safety and compliance with regulatory standards; manage the environment of care.
Comply with professional nursing standards, licensure and registration requirements, Institute policies, procedures, work rules, and standards of conduct, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Work effectively as a member of the health care team, communicate well, manage conflict, delegate appropriately, and supervise assistive personnel.
May serve as charge nurse, coordinating patient flow into infusion areas and collaborating with staff.
Participate in committees, councils, initiatives, and unit quality assurance and improvement projects as requested.
Adapt to changing priorities and additional responsibilities as needed.
Pursue professional growth, attend educational sessions, share information with colleagues, and serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff.
Meet annual evaluation requirements and competencies within established timeframes and pursue membership in local and national professional organizations.