Oncology Nurse Residency Program - New Graduate Nurse; Research Track - CCTI

Nurse Residency Program

The nurse resident's responsibilities during this year-long position will focus on the successful transition into clinical nursing practices, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. Upon successful completion of this program, residents may apply for a posted permanent employment position ing the year long residency, multiple nurse colleagues (preceptors, mentors) and unit level nurse directors will provide feedback regarding the resident's transition and competency development.

The ultimate supervisory responsibility will be the Program Director.

The infusion nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff at the Institute, and other collaborating institutions and agencies. The infusion nurse identifies his/her own professional goals and learning needs. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research.

The Mission, Vision and Core values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

This position requires you have completed a Bachelor's of Science in nursing program and have been awarded your diploma prior to your start date.

This position requires you have passed the NCLEX exam and have a Massachusetts State Nursing License prior to your start date.

Applications will be for those graduating by Spring 2026.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis.

These positions will be for an August 24, 2026 start date. This position is 100% on site.

Nurse Residency Application components:

The personal statement and/or video link should be emailed to: vard.edu

1. Current Resume with GPA

2. Personal Statement (written - no more than two pages, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font OR video – no more than three minutes, MP4 format), describing:

• Why oncology?
• Why a residency program?
• Example(s) of your experience integrating social determinants/drivers of health into your nursing practice. This could include formal volunteer activities or informal ways in which you interact with your family/community.
• Clinical Research Track Applicants ONLY:
  Example(s) of your experience with research projects, research presentations, or data entry/analysis.

Examples:

• Serving as a research assistant for a professor
• Senior research project/thesis
• Primary author/co-author (with a professor) for a research paper or other type of article
• Internship or employment in a lab or other research setting
• Presentation at any conference

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Clinical nursing: delivers expert, evidence-based care to patients and families.

· Implements nursing process:

1. Assesses patient and family needs.

2. Analyzes assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.

3. Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.

4. Implements the plan of care.

5. Evaluates the patient's response to interventions.

· Documents care according to Institute and regulatory agencies' requirements.

· Administers medications, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy. May administer blood transfusions.

· Evaluates educational and…