Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Oncology

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide inpatient oncology care, including assessments, care planning, and symptom management.

The RN will administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy per protocol, manage central venous access, and ensure safety with proper documentation and infection control practices. The role requires MA licensure, BLS, and chemotherapy certification (or within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in Massachusetts.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification (or obtained within 6 months).
• BLS certification.
• Preferred oncology experience.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Associate degree candidates must complete within 4 years.
• No supervisory duties.
• Direct patient contact in inpatient oncology setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis and treatment.
• Support clinical research activities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May serve as charge nurse or preceptor for support staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.

Skills

Oncology med administration

Line care

Emergency response

Patient education

EMR documentation

Infection control

Hazardous drug handling

Prioritization in fast-paced settings

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

BSN strongly preferred

Associate degree candidates must complete within 4 years

Job description

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides evidence-based inpatient oncology care, including comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, and symptom management. They administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies following protocols, manage central venous access devices, and ensure patient safety through proper documentation and adherence to infection prevention standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• educate patients and families about diagnosis and treatment
• support clinical research
• participate in quality improvement initiatives
• May serve as charge nurse or preceptor, providing guidance to support staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in oncology medication administration
• line care
• Emergency response
• patient education
• EMR documentation
• Knowledge of infection control
• hazardous drug handling
• prioritization in fast-paced settings
• Strong communication
• critical thinking
• teamwork
• professionalism required

Requirements

• Current unrestricted RN license in Massachusetts
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification (or obtained within 6 months)
• BLS certification
• Preferred oncology experience
• BSN strongly preferred
• Associate degree candidates must complete within 4 years
• No supervisory duties
• Direct patient contact in inpatient oncology setting

Work Conditions

Exposure to hazardous drugs and biohazards, with adherence to PPE protocols. May include rotating shifts and extended hours.