Part-Time RN - Classical Hematology Practice, MGBCI - MGH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides ambulatory/outpatient nursing care in the Classical Hematology Practice at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. In collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, support staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team, the nurse coordinates individualized care from prevention and diagnosis through treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement, and survivorship. The role assesses patient health status, implements and evaluates care plans, administers treatments, provides education and emotional support, and helps ensure care is safe, timely, effective, and responsive to patients’ cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs. The nurse serves as a point of contact for patients at home and in the outpatient setting, including through telephone triage and Gateway messages. The position involves assessing symptoms and urgencies, monitoring for treatment-related and unexpected toxicities, coordinating home services, performing clinical procedures and treatments, assisting with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and supporting patients and families with practical and psychosocial needs. The schedule is 30 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position is onsite at 32 Fruit Street.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing required; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Registered Nurse state license required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Knowledge of practical nursing principles and skills needed to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care appropriate to the age groups served.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
- Ability to problem-solve, serve as a resource to multidisciplinary care team members, and resolve complex issues for providers and patients.
- Ability to advocate for patients and families in a patient-centered practice environment.
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and changing situations.
- Knowledge of computer applications used in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Oncology experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect and assess patient health information and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care in the ambulatory/outpatient setting.
- Coordinate patient care through specialized clinical programs and with radiation oncology, surgery, clinical research, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Provide patient assessments, administer treatments, and communicate with the multidisciplinary care team.
- Provide patient and family education, psychosocial support, and emotional support.
- Serve as a patient contact at home and in the ambulatory/outpatient setting in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, support staff, and other care team members.
- Communicate with patients through daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
- Triage symptoms and medical urgencies or emergencies, consult attending physicians and advanced practice providers, and guide patients to the appropriate level of care and timeframe.
- Monitor patients at home for anticipated treatment-related toxicities and screen for unexpected toxicities or events.
- Coordinate home services, including visiting nursing, palliative care and hospice, home infusion, laboratory services, and monitoring.
- Coordinate and perform blood draws and routine central-line flushing, maintenance, and dressing changes.
- Coordinate, perform, and document injections and vaccinations according to protocol.
- Coordinate, perform, and document intravenous therapies within the practice and in collaboration with infusion units.
- Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.
- Educate patients and families about disease, treatment plans, medications, and home care needs.
- Assist with disability and FMLA forms, advance directives, and pre-authorizations as needed.
- Assess psychosocial needs and communicate with social services or psychiatry for follow-up.
- Maintain accurate reports and records; administer medications and monitor for reactions or side effects; record medical information and vital signs; and report symptoms or changes in patient condition.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, and modify treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Maintain and update specialty clinical knowledge and skills based on current research and evidence-based practice.
- Work flexibly across different specialty clinics and adapt to changing situations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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 discounts on tickets and passes for activities including ski resorts, museums, and sporting events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
