Part-Time RN - Oncology Infusion - MGH
About The Position
The RN works in an ambulatory oncology infusion setting and is accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, making clinical decisions about nursing care based on patient assessments, ensuring nursing care is safe and competent, providing individualized care, and evaluating care for groups of patients. The position requires patient care and is onsite at 52 Second Avenue, with 30 scheduled hours per week on the day shift. The nurse maintains accurate reports and records; administers medications and monitors for reactions or side effects; records medical information and vital signs; monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patient condition; coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans; and modifies treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses. An associate degree in nursing is required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. An active registered nurse state license is required. Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year is required. The posting strongly prefers 3–5 years of ambulatory or oncology infusion experience, prefers IV skills, and prefers OCN certification. Completion of the ONS Immunotherapy/Biotherapy course is required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse state license.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year.
- Completion of the ONS Immunotherapy/Biotherapy course.
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
- Knowledge of care requirements 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.
- Three to five years of ambulatory or oncology infusion experience (strongly preferred).
- IV skills.
- OCN certification.
Responsibilities
- Interpret the plan of medical care and make clinical decisions about nursing care based on patient assessments.
- Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently.
- Provide individualized nursing care and evaluate care for groups of patients.
- 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, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Accurately screen and triage acute patients.
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
- 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
