Registered Nurse - Infusion

SSH South Shore Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a dedicated Oncology Registered Nurse to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute-affiliated program in Weymouth, MA. The role focuses on assessment, therapy administration, education, and coordinating care for oncology/hematology patients.

Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, infusion therapy, and delivering psychosocial support within a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN license in Massachusetts is required.
• BLS certification must be current and through AHA.
• Experience with chemotherapy administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan nursing care in oncology/hematology.
• Administer chemotherapy and other infusions per protocol.
• Educate patients and families about treatment and symptom management.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for care coordination.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Chemotherapy administration

Infusion therapy

Education

RN License Massachusetts

BLS Certification

Job description

Requisition Number: R-24175 Facility: LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street101 Columbian StreetWeymouth, MA02190 Department Name: SSH Medical Oncology Cancer Center Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) 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. Compensation Pay Range: $39.50 - $84.02 Days Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
• RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system inSoutheastern Massachusetts. SouthShore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the peopleof our regiondeserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.