Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Oncology, Per Diem

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking an Oncology RN for day shift coverage. The role involves patient assessment, administering chemotherapy, and delivering care per nursing process. Monday–Friday scheduling incl. early hours supports coordinated cancer care.

Required MA nursing license, ONCC chemo immunotherapy cert, and BLS; 1+ year oncology and med/surgical experience are favored. A signing bonus may be offered; compensation aligns with experience.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure is required.
• ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification required.
• BLS certification required for every RN (ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on unit).
• Minimum 1 year of oncology experience in the last three years.
• Chemotherapy-related experience within the last three years.
• At least 1 year of Med/Surgical nursing experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• BSN preferred if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment according to standard procedures.
• Delivers care using the nursing process.
• Initiates and implements nursing interventions as directed.
• Evaluates patient progress as required.
• Documents patient care according to standard procedures.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Oncology experience

BLS certification

Chemotherapy immunotherapy

Education

Massachusetts Nursing licensure

ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification

BSN preferred

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $36.24 - $65.24 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 0700-1200

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 10020 - 4088 Oncology Clinic

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Major Responsibilities

• 1. Performs patient assessment according to standard procedure.
• 2. Provides care utilizing the nursing process.
• 3. Initiates and implements nursing interventions as directed.
• 4. Evaluates patient progress as indicated or required.
• 5. Documents patient care according to standard procedure.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• 2. ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification required.
• 2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred :

• 1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.
• 2. ONCC certification applicable to specific unit

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
• 2. Minimum 1 year of Oncology related experience within the last three years
• 3. Chemotherapy-related experience within the last three years

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
• 2. At least 1 year experience in Medical/ Surgical nursing.
• 3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 4. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless an advance certification is current (ex ACLS, PALS, NRP). In addition, unit specific certification and competencies are defined in the Unit Profile.

Preferred:

• 1. Minimum of 2 years' experience with 1 year in desirable field.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability