Practice Nurse MGH Cancer Center, Danvers

Under the direction of the Nursing Director, this excellent Infusion RN opportunity provides clinical care with a primary focus on chemotherapy infusion.

• Begins formulating a working plan of care with the care team, applying initial assessment, patient data and experiential knowledge.
• Active participation in multidisciplinary team conferences.
• Performs chemotherapy teachings (inclusive of supportive care). If patient has had instructing at another organization (outside of MGH), the Practice Nurse arranges for a teaching session according to standards at the Cancer Center.
• Detailed and accurate documentation of all patient information and encounters in the EMR.
• Leads a timely triage of patient messaging (e.g.: Patient Gateway, In-basket, etc...).
• Performs timely triage, providing symptom management to patients in collaboration with the care team applying an established plan of care.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the care team (providers and treatment R.N.) in a timely manner (other team members as needed)
• With the scheduling team, assists with treatment scheduling.
• Collaborates with Charge/Resource Nurse for urgent/same-day infusion appointment(s) when needed.
• With the New Patient Coordinator, reviews new referrals for timely coordination of care and/or scheduling.
• Assures treatment consent is signed.
• Consistently aligns with policies and procedure for telephone/verbal orders.
• Encourages mutual respect, trust among co-workers, fostering open communication
• Makes appropriate referrals to LICSW, Nutritional Services, Hospice, home care, and/or support groups as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between the Cancer Center and other patient care sites and/or pharmacies.
• Completes prior authorizations, co-pay assistance applications, and specialized testing requisitions as needed.
• Supports provider, nursing and department goals in providing a positive, creative, supportive environment.
• Contributes to and supports long-term planning for the Cancer Center.

Conveys Compassion: Demonstrates awareness and shows sensitivity to others needs.

Respectful of Others: Considers others viewpoints and treats others with honesty, fairness and integrity. Speaks highly of the capabilities of the hospital and its staff.

Attentive to Others: Actively looks for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services.

Collaborates with Others: Maintains coordinated working relationships and establishes team identity. Promotes a friendly, collaborative climate within the department and hospital setting.

Accountable for Actions establishes a high degree of trust and credibility with others. Evokes confidence in character, abilities and candor. Demonstrates efforts to succeed and excel. Guards patient privacy.

Informative: Proactively shares information with others.

Adaptable to Others: Managers multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change. Adapts plans, behavior or approaches to fit major change situations.

Acts Expertly: Builds trust through reliability and authenticity. Demonstrates results oriented behavior. Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with others.

Emotionally Self Aware: Understands the implications of own emotions and managers appropriately.

Safety: Is aware of and adheres to safety measures for both patient and staff.

We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including...

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)

Resources for childcare and emergency backup care

Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan

Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our patients' lives, and you can make a difference. We are looking for someone as dedicated as you to be a part of our team!

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with an exciting career.

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Massachusetts

Baccalaureate degree from approved Nursing School Program preferred

Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred

2 or more years of ambulatory nursing experience required

Effective experience with multidisciplinary teams required

1-2 years of Oncology Nursing experience preferred

Must be energetic, organized, and process focused to coordinate the complex care and symptom management of oncology patients.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.