Oncology Infusion Nurse – Patient-Centered Care Expert

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse – Oncology Infusion to deliver high-acuity oncology care in an ambulatory infusion setting. You will independently administer therapies, assess patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education, and coordination across services, with strong clinical leadership within the oncology team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 1–3 years of related nursing experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, supportive therapies and transfusions.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including labs, symptoms and treatment tolerance.
• Identify and respond to adverse reactions and emergent clinical changes.
• Safely place, access and maintain peripheral IVs and central venous access devices.
• Apply evidence-based oncology nursing standards in daily practice.
• Coordinate care across services and serve as a clinical partner within the oncology team.
• Collaborate with BIDMC Boston and other BIDMC ambulatory sites.
• Support continuity of care through shared care plans and referrals.
• Provide education on treatment plans and side-effect management to patients.
• Manage complex clinical telephone triage using advanced nursing judgment.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Clinical decision making

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Education

BSN or higher nursing degree

RN license

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse – Oncology Infusion to deliver high-acuity oncology care in an ambulatory infusion setting. You will independently administer therapies, assess patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education, and coordination across services, with strong clinical leadership within the oncology team.