Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides evidence-based oncology nursing care across inpatient care units, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring safe chemotherapy administration.

Located in Boston, this 36-hour-per-week role offers day shifts with occasional nights and relocation assistance; benefits for full-time staff apply. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with oncology experience and current licensure.
• Ability to administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive therapies per protocol.
• Strong documentation, adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Willingness to cover day shift with occasional night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct oncology nursing care with comprehensive assessment and care planning.
• Administer antineoplastic and supportive therapies, monitor for adverse events.
• Manage central venous access devices (ports, PICCs) and ensure PPE safety.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate multidisciplinary resources.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Assessment and care planning

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

Documentation

Interdisciplinary coordination

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides evidence-based oncology nursing care across inpatient care units. The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring the safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies. Additionally, the RN is involved in symptom management, patient and family education, and coordinating care within the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include adhering to clinical protocols, hazardous drug handling and infection prevention standards, as well as meeting regulatory requirements. The RN is also instrumental in ensuring accurate documentation, improving patient throughput, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. This role is expected to align with and actively support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission, vision, and core values of Impact, Excellence, Compassion & Respect, Discovery, and Inclusion in all aspects of its work.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Shift: Primarily day shift; may require occasional night shift coverage based on staffing and patient care needs, consistent with the collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends

This position is eligible for full time benefits

Relocation assistance may be available for candidates relocating more than 150 miles, subject to Dana-Farber policy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver direct oncology nursing care, including comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, symptom management, and evaluation of patient outcomes for adult oncology patients and families.
• Administer antineoplastic agents and supportive therapies per protocols and ONS standards; verify orders, complete independent double checks, and monitor for and manage infusion reactions and adverse events.
• Manage central venous access devices (e.g., ports, PICCs); perform access, maintenance, blood draws, and blood product transfusions per policy; ensure safe use of infusion equipment and PPE.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment plans, self-care, side-effect management, and discharge instructions; coordinate multidisciplinary resources and community