Oncology Infusion Nurse - BWH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Oncology Infusion Department. The role supports ambulatory and outpatient oncology and medical infusion patients, working across main campus locations and off-site sites as needed.

The Registered Nurse will plan, provide, and evaluate patient care, adhering to nursing standards and participating in collaborative care delivery. A MA RN license and strong clinical skills are essential for success in this dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care in oncology infusion and ambulatory/outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses according to policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients in oncology infusion and related areas.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Maintain safe environment and adhere to infection control practices.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (MA)

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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.

Job Summary

STAFF NURSE | 40 HOURS/ VARIABLE/ ROTATING SHIFT | BWH ONCOLOGY INFUSION DEPARTMENT

Excellent Care to Patients and Families - The Best Staff - In the Safest Environment

• Providing care for patients (Ambulatory/Outpatient Oncology and Medical Infusion Areas)
• Registered Nurse work locations include, but not limited to, Main Campus Boston, 850 Boylston in Chestnut Hill and other off-site locations, and to be determined by clinical and staffing needs.
• Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment.

Nursing at Brigham and Women's Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That's why we're committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level - not just as patients, but as individuals - to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for.

At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. We work each day to achieve our vision - to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment.

Just as we have been able to reinvent health care, we have also transformed health care careers. Whether measured in terms of lives saved, awards earned, or the personal satisfaction of stretching your talents - a career with BWH is unlike any other in the health care field. Here you'll find a workplace where collaboration and teamwork are the norm, not the exception - physicians, nurses, technicians, staff and management form a close-knit bond, based on mutual respect and devotion to our patients. If you want an enormously fulfilling career, there's no better place to be.

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL PRACTICE

A. Organization of Patient Care

1. Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
2. Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
3. Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
4. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.

B. Quality of Care

1. Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
2. Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
3. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department's documentation standards.
4. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
6. Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
7. Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
8. Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
9. Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
10. Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
11. Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
12. Utilizes universal precautions i