NURSE STAFF - per diem MG West
NURSE STAFF - per diem MG West
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10-04-2025
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10-04-2025
Job Description
The principal responsibility for the Oncology Staff RN in the MGHWest Hematology Oncology Center is to provide comprehensive nursing care for the oncology patients in the clinic setting including the initial nursing evaluation development and ongoing implementation of care plan including chemotherapy infusion care education and counseling of patients and families and coordination of home nursing services social services and hospice services. Using a teambased approach the oncology nurse will be available to assist with patients caregivers or family members. The nurse will practice according to ANA and ONS standards of care.The responsibilities of the MGHWest Hematology Oncology Center Oncology Staff RNSpecific Clinical Responsibilities Chemotherapy infusions Blood transfusions Assists with daily telephone triage Assist in triage of medical urgencies/emergencies to NP or MD (e.g. urgent medical problems) Coordinates performs and tracks injections according to pathways (such as neulasta aranesp lupron etc). Coordinates performs and tracks chemotherapy infusions according to ONS guidelines. Coordinates and performs blood draws and flushes of central lines (i.e. PACs) Coordinates and performs hydration in the practice Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and families communicates with social service or psych for follow up Assists patients with Advanced Directives COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION Provides ongoing patient management via telephone (prescriptions teaching symptom management) Attends and participates in team meetings Documents relevant patient information and current plan in LMR Record Documents and reconciles patients medications in the LMR medication list Collaborates with practice staff Collaborates with NP/MD in clinical research trials INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Excellent communication skills when working with peers and patients Prioritizes promptly to respond to competing demands with complex patient population Assist in maintaining an environment for safe and comfortable patient care Maintains ongoing communication with other members of healthcare team Demonstrates sensitivity and patience in responding appropriately to the verbal and nonverbal communication of patients/families/and coworkers Shows flexibility and compassion when dealing with a variety of patients/families in stressful situations Acts independently and utilizes good judgment in the resolution of clinical and nonclinical problems Visualizes and anticipates new problems and offers creative solution and problem solving process Reliability and punctuality in daily work schedule with coordination of coverage when away from unit PROFESSIONAL NURSING ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Maintains CEUs and attends pertinent educational offerings to maintain a high level of clinical expertiseONS Chemo/biotherapy certification Licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) strongly preferred or currently working towards acquiring OCN certification. Degree in Nursing from NLN approved SON Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurseMinimum of 5 Years relevant nursing experience Previous resource/management experience Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications fromprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Grant
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