Nursing Practice Specialist - Oncology - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an experienced Nursing Practice Specialist for the Lunder 10 unit, a highly specialized inpatient oncology environment. You will provide expert nursing care, lead educational initiatives, and support evidence-based practice across the care team.

The role emphasizes clinical consultation, patient/family education, and participation in research to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe, high-quality care within a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Clinical nursing experience in oncology or BMT settings is essential.
• Experience in education, policy development, and quality improvement is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care in a high-acuity inpatient oncology unit.
• Deliver staff and patient education on plans of care for patients and families.
• Lead clinical education, onboarding, and competency development for nursing staff.

Skills

Inpatient oncology

Bone marrow transplant

Clinical education

Research participation

Educational program development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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.Job Summary40-hours a week Monday through Friday days.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of inpatient oncology RN experience. Bone Marrow Transplant/Leukemia RN experience is preferred.The Nursing Practice Specialist is responsible for developing educational programs, clinical decision-making, management of quality outcomes, and participation in research activities. Provide patient care in the clinical environment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and patient and family counseling activities.Does this position require Patient Care? YesLunder 10 is a highly specialized inpatient oncology unit caring for patients with hematologic malignancies, including BMT, cellular therapy, and complex clinical research protocols. The Nurse Practice Specialist is an essential member of the Lunder 10 leadership team and plays a critical role in supporting safe, evidence-based nursing and PCA practice through clinical education, bedside consultation, onboarding, competency development, and real-time practice support. This role is also integral to our HRO work, helping monitor quality metrics and translate those findings into meaningful education, practice changes, and frontline engagement for the care team.Essential FunctionsProvides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.-Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.-Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes.-Provide health care services to patients.-Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? NoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist [CNS - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceClinical nursing experience 3-5 years required and Clinical education experience 2-3 years preferred and Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- 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 to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.- Leadership abilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and education to nursing staff.- Ability to stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing skills and patient care through continuous learning and professional development.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location267 Charles StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$46.78 - $115.70/HourlyGradeGHCBRN59BAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.