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Nurse (RN) - Waltham Cancer Center

Massachusetts General Hospital • Full-time • Waltham, MA, US • 1w ago

The principal responsibility for the oncology nurse in the MGH Waltham Cancer Center is to provide improved clinical care with a primary focus on many of the increasingly complex care issues of our Oncology and Medical Infusion patients and the timely triage of clinical issues to Advanced Care Nurse Practitioners and Medical Oncologists working in the outpatient setting. The Staff RN will be expected to be able to function in the Infusion, Short Stay, and Triage areas.

The primary focus of the oncology nurse will be to support the oncology and medical infusion patients in the Cancer Center including the nursing evaluation, development and ongoing implementation of outpatient care plan, education and counseling of patients and families, social service needs, and hospice services within a specific disease center. The Nurse will be available to assist with patients, care givers or family members.

The Staff Nurse will practice according to MGH, policies and procedures, and ONS standards of care.

The Staff Nurse reports directly to the Nurse Director.

Specific Clinical Responsibilities

Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and medical infusions
Assist in triage of medical urgencies/emergencies to APP or MD (e.g. hypersensitivities)
Coordinates, performs, and tracks injections according to pathways
Coordinates, performs, and tracks oncology and medical infusions according to ONS and INS guidelines.
Coordinates and performs blood draws and flushes of central lines
Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and communicates with social work for follow up, as appropriate.
Assists patients with Advanced Directives

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

Provides ongoing patient management
Attends and participates in team meetings
Documents relevant patient information and current plan in EPIC Record
Collaborates with oncology staff and Medical Infusion APP staff as needed
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 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 non-clinical 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

Primary Location

MA-Waltham-MGH Waltham

Work Locations

MGH Waltham

Job

Registered Nurse

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

40

Shift

Day Job

Posted Shift Description

10-hour shifts

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

MGH Cancer Center

Job Posting

Jun 21, 2024

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