Occasional Holidays)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

32d•$38 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice. This position is for a Hem/Onc Infusion Nurse/ Triage/Multi-D clinic within the Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of oncology experience required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). Candidates who do not have a BSN must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program within 6 months of hire and must complete their BSN within 36 months of hire.
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
Current basic life support (BLS) certification required.
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues.
Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Bio/chemo Certification required.
Experience with administration of chemotherapy/immunotherapy agents.
Experience with IV access and Ports.

Nice To Haves

Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
OCN certification preferred; must sit for certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care.
Administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy agents.
Manage IV access and ports.
Perform triage duties.
Coordinate care for patients and families across the health care continuum.
Adhere to agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice.
Conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.