Part-Time RN Practice Specialist - Pediatric Ambulatory Hematology Oncology - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Nurse Practice Specialist (NPS)/Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works in ambulatory Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Pediatric Medical Infusion. The role provides direct patient care and supports nursing practice through education, training, evidence-based practice, and the development and evaluation of chemotherapy and medical infusion protocols. The specialist collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, practice leadership, patients, inpatient teams, referring providers, and programs to optimize patient outcomes, patient experience, and workflow efficiency. The role is responsible for developing educational programs, clinical decision-making, managing quality outcomes, and participating in research activities. It provides clinical care, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and patient and family counseling. Direct care includes administering chemotherapy, biologics, and medical infusions to pediatric patients. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week and works onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Master's degree in Nursing.
Three to five years of clinical nursing experience required.
In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing care practices and principles.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in developing and implementing evidence-based care plans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Leadership abilities to guide, mentor, and educate nursing staff.
Ability to stay current on nursing skills and patient-care advancements through continuous learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Five years of pediatric oncology experience strongly preferred.
Clinical education experience of 2–3 years preferred.
Nursing leadership experience of 1–2 years preferred.
Registered Nurse (RN) state license preferred.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) state license preferred.

Responsibilities

Support nursing practice through consultation and role modeling.
Apply innovative technology, nursing theories, research findings, and experiential knowledge to improve nursing practice.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate guidelines, protocols, and standards in collaboration with nursing leadership, nursing staff, and other members of the health care team.
Implement and evaluate programs and practice changes based on the learning needs of patients and staff.
Collaborate with the Nurse Director to provide leadership and education to registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and other members of the health care team.
Provide direct patient care, including administering chemotherapy, biologics, and medical infusions to pediatric patients.
Collaborate with inpatient teams, referring providers, and programs to support continuity of care.
Participate in the orientation of new permanent and temporary staff.
Provide input to nursing practice leadership regarding practice needs.
Participate in and contribute to performance improvement activities.
Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practice.
Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify practice-development needs and appropriate learning experiences.
Complete Department of Nursing training requirements specified in the MGB Nursing Practice Manual.
Contribute to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing education, and formal academic programs.
Participate in the MGB NPS/CNS committee, relevant conferences, NPS initiatives, and educational opportunities.
Contribute to research, projects, publications, and initiatives.
Provide expert consultation to clinical staff on diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
Plan and deliver staff and patient education concerning plans of care.
Participate in research and evidence-based practice activities intended to improve patient-care outcomes.
Provide health care services, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of illness and disease.