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The Registered Nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The Registered Nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.
Title: Registered Nurse - Outpatient Hematology/Oncology (Day shifts)
Location: Boston, MA
Job Type: FTE/Permanent
Must-Haves:
- Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
- Current basic life support (BLS) certification.
- Bio/chemo certificate required within one month of hire, OCN preferred: must obtain within 2 years of hire.
- Minimum 1 year experience, 2 years preferred with demonstrated competence in all aspects of nursing care and independent decision making in adult primary care.
Nice-To-Haves:
- Previous hem/onc experience preferred. Will consider candidates with two years of recent infusion, ER, ICU, med/surg experience.
- Previous experience with surgical oncology, transplants, stem cell transplants or amyloidosis preferred.
- Recent port access, peripheral IV insertion and clinical assessment skills preferred
- Previous skills with drains, wound vacs and assisting with minor procedures preferred
- Experience with administration of chemotherapy/immunotherapy agents preferred
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification.
Bio/chemo certificate required within 1 month of hire
ONS chemotherapy provider card within 60 days of hire, OCN preferred: must obtain within 2 years of hire.
Minimum 1 year experience, 2 years preferred with demonstrated competence in all aspects of nursing care and independent decision making in Hematology/Oncology required.
Previous experience with Hematology/Oncology triage, surgical oncology, transplants, stem cell transplants or amyloidosis preferred.
Recent port access, peripheral IV insertion, and clinical assessment skills preferred
Previous skills with drains, wound vacs, and assisting with minor procedures preferred
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
