Registered Nurse - Infusion

South Shore Health; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Oncology Registered Nurse focuses on patient assessment, education, care coordination, and administration of therapy for oncology and hematology patients.

Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, infusion therapies, telephone nursing care, and direct patient interactions. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with oncology or hematology experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan nursing care for oncology/hematology patients.
• Administer chemotherapy and other infusions and medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient and family education and psychosocial support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate care across services.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Oncology Registered Nurse is focused on patient assessment, patient education, the coordination of care, administration of therapy, symptom management and supportive care for the Oncology and Hematology patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Registered Nurse cares for individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The nurse’s role includes administration of chemotherapy and other medications and infusions, telephone nursing care, direct patient care and charge capture/billing for all services rendered. The nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff as well as collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research.