Staff Nurse- Foxborough (36 Hours)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oncology Registered Nurse at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute focuses on patient assessment, education, care coordination, and administration of chemotherapy and supportive therapies for oncology and hematology patients. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Located in the Boston area, Dana-Farber is committed to equity and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure as a Registered Nurse in MA/NH.
• BSN strongly preferred; candidates with an associate degree must complete a BSN within 4 years.
• Oncology experience and professional nursing certifications (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC) are preferred; ACLS acceptable as minimum.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for oncology/hematology patients.
• Administer chemotherapy and other medications and infusions; provide telephone nursing care and direct patient care.
• Support charge capture and billing for services rendered; educate patients and families; provide psychosocial support.

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

IV skills

Communication

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license (MA/NH)

BSN preferred

Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred

Tools

AHA BLS certification

Job description

The Oncology Registered Nurse is focused on patient assessment, patient education, the coordination of care, administration of therapy, symptom management and supportive care for the Oncology and Hematology patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Registered Nurse cares for individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The nurse’s role includes administration of chemotherapy and other medications and infusions, telephone nursing care, direct patient care and charge capture/billing for all services rendered. The nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff as well as collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions
• Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs
• IV skills strongly preferred
• Work tasks require walking, standing, climbing, sitting, bending, reaching and occasional lifting. Some tasks are performed while sitting
• Good hearing and vision are required for the time spent in interactions with others, telecommunications and the required reading of medical and pharmaceutical documents and patient care related documents
• Communications with physicians or staff during office hours requires organization of information, discretion and balancing of multiple communications
• Relationships with patients/families and colleagues requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify issues and seek a resolution that reflects the quality care and satisfaction goals of the practice
• The work requires concentration and frequent mental and visual attention as well as the ability to work efficiently. Frequent interruptions and movement away from desk require the ability to stay focused and return to uncompleted tasks
• Telephone communications listening and speaking skills are required for the time spent in this mode of communication
• The ability to balance multiple tasks and normal stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job
• The ability to speak, read and write in English, and the ability to perform mathematical pharmaceutical calculations is required for this position
• Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adult to geriatric

Minimum Job Qualifications

The position requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or New Hampshire, as appropriate. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, and candidates with an associate degree must complete a BSN within 4 years. Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred. Professional nursing certification (e.g., OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC) is preferred, and AHA BLS certification is required (AHA ACLS is acceptable as a minimum requirement).

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervision of others but does supervise assistive personnel as appropriate in the provision of patient care.

PATIENT CONTACT:

Yes

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$82,367.58 - $124,614.60