POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
Position: Infusion RN
Department: Cancer Care
Schedule: Part Time, 30 Hours
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program within 6 months of hire and must complete their BSN within 36 months of hire.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required or ability to obtain reciprocity license prior to start.
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification.
Bio/chemo certificate required (can be obtained during orientation period)
ONS chemotherapy provider card required, 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.
Experience in hematology/oncology, emergency medicine, triage or adult ambulatory care preferred.
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
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
will be required weekends and holidays as needed
Lab services as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans