RN - Oncology Infusion Research - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Termeer Center is a 22-chair, state-of-the-art, First in Human Oncology Clinical Trials Unit. The oncology practices within the Division of Hematology and Oncology refer adult cancer patients to The Termeer Center for treatment with Phase 1 research drugs. This unit specializes in first-in-human, Phase 1 Clinical trials. Nurses are supported by a strong Resource Nurse team and a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Scientist and a Nurse Director. Patients in the Termeer Center are cared for by an expert team of research and infusion nurses. Patients are matched with a primary nurse team who get to know the patients and their family well. This nursing team establishes a trusting relationship and usher patients through each visit with expert care, symptom management, education and advocacy. Staffing levels allow nurses the time to do meticulous data collection as well as build strong patient relationships. Since its founding in 2012, Termeer has been the lead site in bringing 25 new cancer drugs to FDA approval. New Team members comment about the great teamwork and support they receive from colleagues during and after orientation. Even experienced oncology nurses who start in Termeer are given a robust orientation to clinical trial work.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Nursing required
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
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
Minimum of two years’ oncology RN experience.
Three years’ oncology experience is preferred.
Oncology Infusion experience
Current chemotherapy certification strongly preferred.
Positive attitude
Flexibility
Meticulous in practice
Excited to develop relationships with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Accountable for 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, and 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.
Administer medications and collect data per protocol specifications in a timely and efficient manner while offering excellent patient-centered care.
Support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research.
Establishing standards of care, initiating quality improvement projects, and setting and supporting the overall tone for excellent patient care.