RN - MGB Cancer Institute - MGH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Childcare assistance

Retirement plan

Employee perks

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Practice Nurse for the Yawkey ambulatory oncology practices. The role emphasizes high autonomy within a multidisciplinary team to provide a continuum of patient care across prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, and survivorship.

The nurse will educate patients and families, perform triage, coordinate home services, and assist with pre-authorizations, ensuring safe, timely, and holistic care aligned with evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Education Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients via daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
• Assists in triage of symptom management and medical urgencies to attending physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Monitors patients at home for anticipated chemotherapy/surgery/radiation-associated toxicities and screening for unanticipated toxicities/events.
• Coordinates home services including visiting nursing, palliative care and hospice, home infusion, laboratory services and monitoring.
• Coordinates and performs blood draws and routine flushing and maintenance of central lines, including dressing changes.
• Assists with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and education on disease and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Triage & triage calls

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site

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

• Yawkey 7 and 9 Ambulatory Practices Gyn-Surgery Practice Nurse
• At least Three Years of Oncology Experience Strongly Preferred
• Women's Health Oncology experience
• 40-Hour Position: Four 10-Hour Shifts, 7AM-5:30PM (No Weekends, No Call, No Nights, No Holidays).

Summary of Position

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is at the forefront in providing specialized, coordinated cancer care and includes over 500 dedicated cancer specialists and more than 30 multidisciplinary disease centers and programs. The Practice Nurse practices at a high level of autonomy and accountability in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team to provide a continuum of patient care from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement and survivorship. They are integral in coordinating patient care through specialized clinical centers and programs, including our partners in radiation oncology, surgery and clinical research, to develop and implement a personalized care plan for each patient aimed to achieve optimum clinical outcomes. The Practice Nurse systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care in the ambulatory/outpatient care setting. They provide necessary assessments, administer treatments, and communicate with the multidisciplinary care team. The Practice Nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. They ensure that care is safe, holistic, efficient, effective, timely and meets the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family.

Specific Clinical Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients via daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
• Assists in triage of symptom management and medical urgencies/emergencies to attending physicians and advanced practice providers and guides the patient to the appropriate level of care in the appropriate time frame.
• Monitors patients at home for anticipated chemotherapy/surgery/radiation-associated toxicities, and screening for unanticipated toxicities/events.
• Coordinates home services including, but not limited to, visiting nursing, palliative care and hospice, home infusion, laboratory services and monitoring, etc.
• Coordinates and performs blood draws and routine flushing and maintenance of central lines, including dressing changes.
• Coordinates, performs, and documents injections and vaccinations per protocol.
• Coordinates, performs and documents intravenous therapies within the practice and in collaboration with the Short Stay Infusion Unit and Yawkey 8 Infusion.
• Assists attending physicians and advanced practice providers with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, etc.
• Educates patients and families about their disease, treatment plan, medications, and home care needs.
• Provides assistance with disability forms, FMLA forms, Advanced Directives, and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and families. Communicates with social services or psych for follow-up.

Practice Nurse Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, function as a resource to other members of the multidisciplinary care team and resolves complex issues on behalf of providers and patients.
• Comfort in a practice environment that promotes patient-centered care and willingness to advocate for patients and families.
• Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to quickly changing situations.
• Knowledge of computer applications necessary to function in an ambulatory/outpatient setting
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills, as they relate to specialty practice and clinical expertise, based on the most up-to-date knowledge, research and current evidence-based practices.
• Flexibility to work seamlessly within different specialty clinics.

Benefits Packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

About Mass General Hospital

About Mass General Hospital Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type
• Onsite Work Location 100 Blossom Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $41.72 - $108.29/Hourly
• Grade GHCARN055

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.

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.

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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