Registered Nurse, RN – Outpatient Oncology Float

Home Health Foundation; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking an Outpatient Oncology Float RN to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing critical support to oncology patients, including education, treatment administration, and care coordination. You'll play a vital part in ensuring patients receive the best possible care while navigating their treatment journeys. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient outcomes. Join a dedicated team that values growth and collaboration in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge.
• Must possess BSN and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about diagnosis and treatment.
• Assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Administer treatments and manage side effects.

Skills

Oncology-specific clinical knowledge

Critical thinking

Patient education

Treatment administration

Triage skills

Data collection and analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BLS Certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

OCN Certification

Job description

At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us?

Job Profile Summary

The Outpatient Oncology Float RN is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who serves as a resource for the entire oncology service line. The roles include (but not limited) for coverage of the Oncology Infusion Clinic, Radiation therapy practice and the Navigator RN positions.

The Oncology Service Line Float RN functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and serves as an advocate, educator, coordinator and treatment provider to our patient population.

Hours: 32 hours/week, Day shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• BSN, BLS, Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certified
• OCN Certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Educate the patient and family in relation to the diagnosis, treatment and related therapies. This to include the education as related to the home care needs following treatment.
• Assessment of the patient complex needs and condition utilizing critical thinking skill in the assessment, development of a plan of care, documentation and implementation of this plan.
• Treatment; is able to safely administer treatments as prescribed for the patient and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Triage the patient during therapy and in the continuum of the course of treatment. The nurse is able to triage the full needs of the patient, involve the appropriate level of care/practitioner to address the issue.
• Manage side effects- is able to provide the care to the patient in the management of the side effects of treatment in assessment, plan for care, delivery of care, education and follow up to the plan.
• Navigate- the nurse should work collaboratively within the team to assure the care of the patient is coordinated and to prevent/minimize delays in care.
• Manage nursing communication pool with proper phone triage to appropriate clinical provider
• Coordinate the re-fill of medication for patients within the practice
• Demonstrates use of clinical skills and expertise in the area of Oncology and Infusion.
• Demonstrates ability to collect, track and trend data in order to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Completes required performance appraisal on time based on hospital job description.
• Cover Pain clinic intake, procedure and/or recovery

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.