RN Oncology - MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $42 - $106 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. 36-hours a week, day/night rotation including weekends and holidays required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 to 2 years of acute care RN experience. Preference given to those with oncology RN experience. The Registered Nurse on Lunder 10 provides expert, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with hematologic malignancies and those undergoing bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, clinical trials and other advanced oncology treatments. This nurse is accountable for interpreting and carrying out the plan of care, completing comprehensive patient assessments, exercising sound clinical judgment, and delivering safe, individualized nursing care to a complex patient population. The RN collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to monitor patient status, manage treatment-related toxicities, support patients and families through intensive therapies, and evaluate patient outcomes. RN's Deliver safe, skilled, and compassionate nursing care to patients with hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy and targeted therapy, glioblastoma, melanoma and other inpatient oncology needs. Perform comprehensive assessments and continuously evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial status. Interpret the medical plan of care and use clinical judgment to prioritize, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions. Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, supportive medications, and other prescribed treatments in accordance with institutional policies and safety standards. Monitor for and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition, treatment-related toxicities, infusion reactions, and oncologic emergencies. Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, patient responses, and clinical events. Record and trend patients’ vital signs, laboratory values, intake/output, symptoms, and other relevant clinical data. Communicate significant changes in condition promptly to the appropriate provider and interdisciplinary team members. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, case managers, social workers, and other team members to coordinate and evaluate patient care plans. Modify and individualize nursing care based on patient response, evolving clinical needs, and established standards of care. Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, treatment plan, symptom management, central line care, infection prevention, discharge planning, and self-care needs. Support patients and families through complex and emotionally demanding treatment courses with professionalism, empathy, and strong communication. Follow unit, departmental, and hospital policies related to patient safety, infection prevention, medication administration, and high-risk oncology care. Safely care for patients with central venous access devices, complex medication regimens, immunocompromised states, and high acuity nursing needs. Participate in bedside handoff, interdisciplinary rounds, and unit-based quality and safety initiatives. Serve as a resource and mentor to newer nurses and support a collaborative team environment. Job Summary Summary 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Clinical nursing experience1-2 year required
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only 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

• Preference given to those with oncology RN experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Free parking for nights and weekends
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” - 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree