RN - Infusion - MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The RN Infusion role is a 40-hour position with a set Monday through Friday schedule and requires one weekend a month. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of RN Oncology/Oncology Infusion experience. The Oncology Infusion Unit treats adult cancer patients with chemotherapy and biotherapy, managing toxicities and following patients throughout their illness trajectory. RNs are responsible for patient education, medication administration, symptom management, and documentation of toxicities, including for patients participating in clinical trials. RNs support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center's investment in clinical research, participating in the administration of clinical trials. The unit has 18 beds and 42 chairs. As Registered Nurses at Massachusetts General Hospital, actions are guided by knowledge, skill, and compassion, with patients as the primary focus. The institution strives to create a healing environment that is safe, barrier-free, and built on a spirit of inquiry, reflecting a diverse, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required.
• Clinical nursing experience 2-5 years oncology infusion.
• 5-10 years medical nursing, ED or ICU.
• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• 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 Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting the plan of medical care.
• Assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care.
• Assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner.
• Providing individualized nursing care.
• Evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients 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 as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Patient education.
• Medication administration.
• Symptom management.
• Documentation of toxicities for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research.
• Participate in the administration of all phases of clinical trials in which their primary patients may be enrolled.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and 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 “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree