Registered Nurse, Hem/Onc Infusion/Triage/Multi-D, 40 Hours (Rotating Weekend / Occasional Holidays)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking an Hem/Onc Infusion Nurse/Triage/Multi-D clinic with a minimum of 1 year of oncology experience. The role involves direct patient care, assessment, planning, intervention, and coordination of care across the continuum, in accordance with department standards and MA Board of Nursing regulations.

Applicants must have a BSN (or be enrolled in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and complete within 36 months).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN; if no BSN, enrollment in BSN within 6 months and completion within 36 months.
• Current MA RN licensure in good standing.
• BLS certification; ACLS may be required for some units.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care including assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and care coordination.
• Deliver chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration and IV access/port management.
• Adhere to Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing rules and department standards.
• Maintain records and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multilingual (non-English)

Education

BSN degree or enrolled in BSN program within 6 months and complete within 36 months

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position SummaryMinimum of 1 year of oncology experience required.

Position SummaryMinimum of 1 year of oncology experience required.
The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.
Position: Hem/Onc Infusion Nurse/ Triage/Multi-D clinic
Department: Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Schedule: 40, Hours, with rotating wknds, occasional holiday-MNA
Education
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). Candidates who do not have a BSN must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program within 6 months of hire and must complete their BSN within 36 months of hire.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification
• Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served. Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.

Nursingambout
Bio/chemo Certification required
OCN certification preferred; must sit for certification within 2 years of hire
Experience With Administration Of Chemotherapy/immunotherapy Agents
Experience with IV access and Ports
Compensation Range
$38.05- $79.47
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans