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Job Location drjobs

Boston - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 40 - 100

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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

Seeking an experienced oncology RN for this 22-chair clinical trials research unit specializing in first-in-human Phase 1 Clinical trials. If you want to be on the cutting edge of discovering new cancer therapies Termeer is a wonderful place to work. Nurses are supported by a strong Resource Nurse team and a Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Scientist and a Nurse Director. Patients in the Termeer Center are cared for by an expert team of research and infusion nurses. Patients are matched with a primary nurse team who get to know the patients and their family well. This nursing team establishes a trusting relationship and usher patients through each visit with expert care symptom management education and advocacy. Staffing levels allow nurses the time to do meticulous data collection as well as build strong patient relationships. Since its founding in 2012 Termeer has been instrumental in bringing 26 new cancer drugs to FDA approval.

New Team members comment about the great teamwork and support they receive from colleagues during and after orientation. Even experienced oncology nurses who start in Termeer are given a robust orientation to clinical trial work. Opportunities to advance your practice include Resource Nurse to manage the day-to-day activities precepting unit-based practice improvement projects presenting posters at conferences publishing the Clinical Recognition Program/Clinical Ladder.

We look for people who are positive flexible meticulous in their practice and excited to develop relationships with patients families and members of the healthcare team. Leadership is committed to staff development and fostering a diverse workforce



Qualifications

  • Supportive Nursing Leadership competitive pay and great benefits!
  • The Termeer Center is a22-chair state of the art First in Human Oncology Clinical Trials Unit in the outpatient setting at the MGH Cancer Center.
  • If you want to be on the cutting edge of discovering new cancer therapies Termeer is a wonderful place to work
  • The oncology practices within the Division of Hematology and Oncology refer adult cancer patients to The Termeer Center for treatment on Phase 1 research drugs.
  • The hours are 4 ten-hour shifts M-F 7am-5:30pm set schedule with possibility of one remote day.
  • The Clinical Trials Unit has a strong commitment to primary nursing.
  • Phase 1 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
  • Phase 1 Research nurses work closely with Infusion RNs APPs and Physicians in Termeer to support patients on clinical trials and to meticulously adhere to the protocol.
  • 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.
  • Managed by a Nursing Director a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Resource Nurses 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 oral study drug adherence protocol deviations phone encounters and follow-up.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of various computer applications including Epic and Microsoft Office Applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work
  • Strong follow through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems
  • MA RN license required.
  • BSN required.
  • Minimum of two-year RN experience required.
  • Oncology Infusion or inpatient experience and are strongly preferred.
  • Clinical trials research experience preferred
  • Because we treat patients from around the world a multilingual RN is preferred.



Remote Type

Onsite



Work Location

55 Fruit Street


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Employee Type

Regular


Work Shift

Day (United States of America)


Pay Range

$40.50 - $100.13/Hourly


Grade

GHCARN055


At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


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 Veterans 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 .


Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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