Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Oncology

Shift: Nights

Schedule:

36 hours per week, with rotating weekends

This position is eligible for full‑time benefits

• Deliver direct oncology nursing care, including comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, symptom management, and evaluation of patient outcomes for adult oncology patients and families.
• Administer antineoplastic agents and supportive therapies per protocols and ONS standards; verify orders, complete independent double checks, and monitor for and manage infusion reactions and adverse events.
• Manage central venous access devices (e.g., ports, PICCs); perform access, maintenance, blood draws, and blood product transfusions per policy; ensure safe use of infusion equipment and PPE.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment plans, self‑care, side‑effect management, and discharge instructions; coordinate multidisciplinary resources and community referrals.
• Document care in Epic in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards; maintain accurate medication administration records, flow sheets, and patient education documentation.
• Participate in quality and safety activities (e.g., safety huddles, infection prevention, hazardous drug handling, Joint Commission readiness) and support clinical research protocols as applicable (e.g., protocol adherence, specimen handling, adverse event reporting).
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and research staff; contribute to effective team communication, handoffs, and patient throughput.
• May serve as charge nurse, preceptor, or mentor; provide functional direction to licensed and unlicensed support personnel in accordance with scope of practice and institutional policies.

• Proficiency in chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration per ONS guidelines; working knowledge of oncology pharmacology and side‑effect profiles.
• Competence in central line care and infusion therapy; ability to administer and monitor blood products per policy.
• Ability to recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies (e.g., infusion reactions, febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome) and elevate care appropriately.
• Strong patient education skills with ability to tailor communication to diverse populations and varying health literacy levels; commitment to culturally competent, trauma‑informed care.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic preferred); accurate and timely clinical documentation and electronic medication administration.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, hazardous drug handling (USP ), PPE requirements, and universal precautions.
• Effective triage, prioritization, and time‑management skills for varying acuity in a fast‑paced ambulatory environment.
• Collaborative team skills; ability to work across interdisciplinary teams and support clinical research activities.
• Critical thinking, clinical judgment, problem solving, and ability to function effectively under stress.
• Professionalism, accountability, and adherence to ANA Code of Ethics and institutional policies.

• Associate degree in nursing; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, and candidates with an associate degree must complete a BSN within four years.
• One year of recent experience as a registered nurse is preferred.
• Acute care nursing experience preferred; oncology/hematology experience in an inpatient or ambulatory infusion clinic setting preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., Epic) preferred.

• Current unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate required or obtained within six months of hire (role‑dependent).
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required;
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred depending on work area.

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Direct and continuous contact with adult oncology patients and families in an inpatient environment.

Exposure to hazardous drugs and biohazards; adherence to PPE and safe handling policies…