Research Nurse Heme Malignancy Float-MGH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking CCPO Research Nurses to support oncology trials at the Mass General Cancer Center. The role involves screening and enrolling patients for trials, providing patient education, triage phone support between visits, symptom management, and meticulous protocol adherence.

Position supports collaboration with Infusion RNs, APPs and physicians to ensure protocol compliance. A nursing leadership team provides guidance, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required.
• Licenses: RN with State License.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: familiarity with practical nursing principles and patient care; age-appropriate care; confidentiality; medical terminology; communication; triage abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the plan of medical care and assess nursing decisions.
• Provide individualized nursing care and safe, competent nursing practices.
• Document patient education, protocol assessments, and adverse events.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions or side effects.
• Record vital signs and patient condition changes.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to implement and evaluate care plans.

Skills

Screen and triage

Verbal communication

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Nursing care knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The hours are 4 ten-hour shifts, M-F, 7am-5:30pm, set schedule with possibility of one remote day. Min 2 years Oncology Nursing experience required

CCPO Research Nurses are responsible for screening and enrolling patients for trials, patient education, triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits, symptom management, expert knowledge of protocols, meticulous documentation, and strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial.

CCPO Research nurses work closely with Infusion RNs, APPs and Physicians within the Cancer Center to support patients on clinical trials and to meticulously adhere to the protocol.

Supportive Nursing Leadership, competitive pay and great benefits! The Mass General Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) conducts multi-phase studies in the outpatient setting at the MGH Cancer Center.

If you want to be on the cutting edge of discovering new cancer therapies, the CCPO is a wonderful place to work

Research RNs support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research and making clinical trials accessible to more patients from diverse and underserved communities.

Supported by a Nursing Director, Nurse Managers and Nursing Practice Specialists, this team is responsible for establishing standards of care, initiating quality improvement projects, and setting and supporting the overall tone for excellent patient care.

Acts as a resource to the multi-disciplinary care team related to protocol specifications such as administration guidelines for investigational agents.

Documents research nurse encounters in the medical record including patient education, required protocol assessments including adverse events, oral study drug adherence, protocol deviations, phone encounters and follow-up.

We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

Reasons to Choose MGH

1. The State's First Magnet Hospital
2. Opportunities for growth and development
3. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
4. Tuition Reimbursement
5. Generous paid time off
6. Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
7. Free parking for nights and weekends
8. Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
9. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
10. Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

If this sounds like the ideal environment for your skills, we invite you to join us.

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience: Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
  • Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.
  • Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

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