RN - Infusion - MGH
About The Position
The RN - Infusion provides nursing care to adult cancer patients referred by oncology practices in the Division of Hematology and Oncology for chemotherapy and biotherapy treatment and management of treatment toxicities. Patients are followed across the course of their illness, including diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation, long-term follow-up, and palliative care when needed. The Oncology Infusion Unit is committed to primary nursing. RNs provide patient education, administer medications, manage symptoms, and document toxicities for patients receiving standard regimens and those participating in clinical trials. In partnership with the Cancer Center Protocol Office and Research Manager, RNs participate in all phases of clinical trials involving their primary patients. The unit has 18 beds and 42 chairs and is led by a Nursing Director with support from two Clinical Nurse Specialists. The position is scheduled for 30 hours per week in three 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a set schedule and one weekend per month required. The role is onsite at 32 Fruit Street, with a rotating work shift. The RN interprets medical care plans, assesses patients and makes nursing-care decisions, ensures safe and competent care, provides individualized nursing care, and evaluates care for groups of patients.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing required; experience cannot substitute for a degree.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
- Clinical nursing experience, including 2–5 years in oncology infusion or 5–10 years in medical nursing, the ED, or ICU.
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed to provide practical nursing care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care required for 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
- Provide patient education and symptom management.
- Document toxicities for patients receiving standard regimens and those participating in clinical trials.
- Participate in all phases of clinical trials involving primary patients, in coordination with the Cancer Center Protocol Office and Research Manager.
- Interpret medical care plans, make nursing-care decisions, provide individualized care, and evaluate nursing care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off.
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
- Childcare and emergency backup care resources.
- 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, and recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
