Staff Nurse Per Diem

About the role

The Oncology Registered Nurse is focused on patient assessment, patient education, the coordination of care, administration of therapy, symptom management and supportive care for the Oncology and Hematology patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Registered Nurse cares for individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population.

Responsibilities

• Implements nursing process: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
• Affirms the need for patient referrals to other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Evaluates educational and psychological needs of patient and family and incorporates identified needs into the plan of care.
• Educates patient and family regarding treatment modalities of disease, which may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy and symptom management.
• Reviews patient’s clinical status and laboratory values pre-treatment and consults with provider when appropriate.
• Administers medications and other treatments, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy.
• Manages patient care across the continuum, making appropriate referrals to home care and hospice, as necessary.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Provides telephone triage according to policies and documents telephone interactions.
• Performs the following technical skills; Intravenous therapy including peripheral and central venous vascular access devices, including obtaining IV access, Safe handling practices for hazardous, cytotoxic and biological agents, Chemotherapy administration skills, including vesicant and non-vesicant medications.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or New Hampshire, as appropriate.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, and candidates with an associate degree must complete a BSN within 4 years.
• At least 1 year of recent RN experience is required, with ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
• Professional nursing certification (e.g., OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC) is preferred, and AHA BLS certification is required (AHA ACLS is acceptable as a minimum requirement).

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about the principles and practices of clinical research.
• Effective communication skills.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative practice.
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