Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Oncology Float Pool

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides evidence-based oncology nursing care across inpatient care units. The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring the safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies. Additionally, the RN is involved in symptom management, patient and family education, and coordinating care within the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct oncology nursing care, including comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, symptom management, and evaluation of patient outcomes for adult oncology patients and families.
• Administer antineoplastic agents and supportive therapies per protocols and ONS standards; verify orders, complete independent double checks, and monitor for and manage infusion reactions and adverse events.
• Manage central venous access devices (e.g., ports, PICCs); perform access, maintenance, blood draws, and blood product transfusions per policy; ensure safe use of infusion equipment and PPE.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment plans, self-care, side-effect management, and discharge instructions; coordinate multidisciplinary resources and community referrals.
• Document care in Epic in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards; maintain accurate medication administration records, flowsheets, and patient education documentation.
• Participate in quality and safety activities (e.g., safety huddles, infection prevention, hazardous drug handling, Joint Commission readiness) and support clinical research protocols as applicable (e.g., protocol adherence, specimen handling, adverse event reporting).
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and research staff; contribute to effective team communication, handoffs, and patient throughput.

Requirements

• Associate degree, Nursing. A Bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, and candidates with an associate degree must complete a BSN within 4 years.
• 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Acute care nursing experience preferred; oncology/hematology experience in an Inpatient or ambulatory infusion clinic setting preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., Epic) preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of hire (role-dependent).
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred depending on work area.

Skills

• Proficiency in chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration per ONS guidelines.
• Working knowledge of oncology pharmacology and side-effect profiles.
• Clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Effective triage, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Collaborative team skills.
• Strong patient education skills with ability to tailor communication to diverse populations and varying health literacy levels.
• Commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed care.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic preferred).
• Knowledge of infection prevention, hazardous drug handling (USP ), PPE requirements, and universal precautions.

Benefits

This role is expected to align with and actively support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission, vision, and core values of Impact, Excellence, Compassion & Respect, Discovery, and Inclusion in all aspects of its work.

Pay

$44.14 - $109.51

Schedule

Inpatient Oncology Float Pool Shift: Days Schedule: 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends