Part-Time RN Practice Specialist - Pediatric Ambulatory Hematology Oncology - MGH
About The Position
The part-time Nurse Practice Specialist (NPS)/Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) supports nursing practice and provides direct patient care in ambulatory Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Pediatric Medical Infusion. The role supports education, training, and the application and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice, including the development and evaluation of chemotherapy and medical infusion protocols. The specialist collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, practice leadership, and patients to improve patient experience, workflow efficiency, and outcomes. The position is responsible for developing educational programs, clinical decision-making, managing quality outcomes, and participating in research activities. Patient care duties include health promotion, disease prevention, health education, patient and family counseling, and providing clinical care to pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy, biologics, and medical infusions. The role is 20 hours per week, onsite, on the day shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
- Master's degree in Nursing required.
- 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 collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
- Leadership abilities to guide, mentor, and educate nursing staff.
- Ability to stay current on advancements in nursing skills and patient care 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 response to changes in clinical practice, in collaboration with nursing leadership and 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 health care team members.
- 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 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 in accordance with current nursing education practice.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify practice-development needs and appropriate learning experiences.
- Adhere to Department of Nursing training requirements 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, and publications, and initiate related work.
- Consult with and advise clinical staff on diagnosis and treatment-plan formulation for patients and families.
- Plan and deliver education to staff, patients, and health care team members regarding patient and family care plans.
- Participate in research and evidence-based practice activities to improve patient care outcomes.
- Provide health care services, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of illness and disease.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package (details not specified).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
