Cancer Center Infusion Nurse (RN)

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

 

Job Summary

The Cancer Center RN provides patient-centered care in the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital that includes but is not limited to chemotherapy administration, patient education, care planning, symptom management, and coordination of outpatient services. The Cancer Center RN works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to address the many complex care issues of Cancer Center patients and their caregivers. The Cancer Center RN practices according to ANA and ONS standards of care.
Schedule: 32 hours per week, day shift


This position reports to the Clinical Nursing Manager, Cancer Center and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

 

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
• For candidates without the BSN, a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in ambulatory oncology required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) required after 2 years of hire or after reaching 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills required
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality required
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians and family members required
• Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

30 Locust Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$37.81 - $65.32/Hourly

 

Grade

RN4N33

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompas