Registered Nurse - Infusion

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking an Oncology Registered Nurse to assess patients, educate families, coordinate care, and administer chemotherapy and other infusions in the Oncology and Hematology patient population.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide symptom management and supportive care, and engage in clinical research principles. A Massachusetts RN license and BLS are required, with day shifts and full-time status.

Qualifications

• RN-Registered Nurse with Massachusetts licensure.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• Experience in oncology nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care for oncology/hematology populations.
• Educate patients and families about therapy and side effects.
• Administer chemotherapy and other infusions and monitor response.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Chemotherapy administration

Infusion therapy

Patient education

Communication

Education

RN license (MA)

Job description

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.

Full time

40

Day (United States of America)

LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street101 Columbian StreetWeymouth, MA 02190

SSH Medical Oncology Cancer Center

$39.50 - $84.02

Days

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