Registered Nurse, Hem/Oncology Clinical Nursing, 32 Hours (Days)

About the role

The Oncology Registered Nurse at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute focuses on patient assessment, patient education, the coordination of care, administration of therapy, symptom management and supportive care for the Oncology and Hematology patients.

Responsibilities

• Affirms patient and family needs.
• Develops clinically accurate diagnoses.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Plans care with measurable outcomes.
• Administers medications and other treatments.
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions.
• Educates patients and families about treatment modalities.
• Reviews patient’s clinical status and laboratory values.
• Manages patient care across the continuum.
• Performs telephone triage.
• Monitors the environment of care.
• Adheres to regulatory agency standards.
• Delegates as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource to medical personnel.
• Manages the environment of patient care.
• Participates in committees and initiatives.
• Facilitates professional growth.
• Meets annual evaluation requirements.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Associate degree in nursing must complete BSN degree within 4 years.
• At least 1-year of nursing experience in oncology preferred.
• Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
• Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.
• IV skills strongly preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility in setting and changing priorities.
• Effectiveness as a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$39.80- $93.69

Schedule

32 Hours (Days)