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Staff Infusion Nurse position on Yawkey 6

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Full-time • Boston, MA, US • 3w ago

Overview

The staff nurse's responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The infusion nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. The are a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff at the Institute, BWH, and other collaborating institutions and agencies. The infusion nurse identifies their own professional goals and learning needs. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research. The Mission, Vision and Core values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.

This position is 100% on site

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.

Responsibilities

Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
Implements nursing process:
Assesses patient and family needs.
Analyzes assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.
Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
Implements the plan of care.
Evaluates the patient's response to interventions.
Documents care according to Institute and regulatory agencies' requirements.
Administers medications, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy. May administer blood transfusions.
Evaluates educational and psychological needs of patient and family, and incorporates identified needs into the plan of care.
Educates patient and family regarding various aspects and treatment modalities of disease, which may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately. Maintains BLS certification.
Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and makes appropriate referrals.
Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Interacts with patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner respecting the need for privacy and confidentiality.
Develops approaches to problem solving which meet the individual needs of the patients and families.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care and support to the populations served.
Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
Manages the environment of patient care.
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards
Complies with Institute, Nursing and Patient Care Services, and unit policies, procedures, work rules and standards of conduct.
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
Contributes to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit, within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
Assists in defining goals and developing systems and work processes for the unit, the Division of Nursing and the Institute.
Participates in unit, program-based, and divisional committees, councils, and initiatives.
Demonstrates flexibility in setting and changing priorities. Accepts additional responsibilities as needed.
Participates in QA/QI projects for the unit and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
Supports research activities within the unit, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.

Qualifications

- Licensed as a registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing strongly preferred. If associate degree in nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.
- Minimum of 1-year recent experience as an RN
- Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
- Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)
- AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement)

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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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