NURSE STAFF - per diem
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Job Description
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.
Per DiemNurse in Medical Oncology
Summary of Position
The principal responsibility for the per diem oncologynurse in the
Tasks will include assistance in completing paperwork related toFMLA Disability and specialty medications andassist the triage nurse in the coordination of outpatient services social services and hospice services.The nurse will be available to assist with patients care givers or family members as requested by clinicians.
The nurse will practice according to ANA and ONS standards of care.
Specific Clinical Responsibilities
The per diem oncology nursewill collaborate with the Oncology Nurse Lead and triage nurse as needed to assistpatients in the outpatient setting and ensure optimal clinical management.. Duties include reinforcement of patient teaching assisting with prescription questions and refills providing symptom management and completion of paper work related to the oncology needs of the patient.
- Assists with telephone triage and clinical messaging
- Coordinates (with assistance from APC/MD) VNA Hospice home infusion laboratory services and monitoring.
- Assists with psychosocial needs of patients and families communicates with social service or psych for follow up
COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
- Provides ongoing patient management via telephone and clinical messaging(prescriptions teaching symptom management)
- Documents relevant patient information and current plan in LMR Record
- Collaborates withoncology clinical staff
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 steady 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
REPORTING:
Reports directly to the Oncology Nurse Lead in collaboration with
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as a RN in the Commonwealth of MA required
23 years experience in oncology nursing required
Experience in outpatient/ambulatory oncology nursing preferred
Knowledge and experience in medical oncology nursing required
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Grant
