MGBCI Ambulatory Practices- MGH- RN

Practice Nurse

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is at the forefront in providing specialized, coordinated cancer care and includes over 500 dedicated cancer specialists and more than 30 multidisciplinary disease centers and programs. The Practice Nurse practices at a high level of autonomy and accountability in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team to provide a continuum of patient care from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, palliation, bereavement and survivorship. They are integral in coordinating patient care through specialized clinical centers and programs, including our partners in radiation oncology, surgery and clinical research, to develop and implement a personalized care plan for each patient aimed to achieve optimum clinical outcomes.

Specific Clinical Responsibilities:

• Communicates with patients via daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
• Assists in triage of symptom management and medical urgencies/emergencies to attending physicians and advanced practice providers and guides the patient to the appropriate level of care in the appropriate time frame.
• Monitors patients at home for anticipated chemotherapy/surgery/radiation-associated toxicities, and screening for unanticipated toxicities/events.
• Coordinates home services including, but not limited to, visiting nursing, palliative care and hospice, home infusion, laboratory services and monitoring, etc.
• Coordinates and performs blood draws and routine flushing and maintenance of central lines, including dressing changes.
• Coordinates, performs and documents injections and vaccinations per protocol.
• Coordinates, performs and documents intravenous therapies within the practice and in collaboration with the Short Stay Infusion Unit and Yawkey 8 Infusion.
• Assists attending physicians and advanced practice providers with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, etc.
• Educates patients and families about their disease, treatment plan, medications, and home care needs.
• Provides assistance with disability forms, FMLA forms, Advanced Directives, and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and families. Communicates with social services or psych for follow-up.

Practice Nurse Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, function as a resource to other members of the multidisciplinary care team and resolves complex issues on behalf of providers and patients.
• Comfort in a practice environment that promotes patient-centered care and willingness to advocate for patients and families.
• Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to quickly changing situations.
• Knowledge of computer applications necessary to function in an ambulatory/outpatient setting
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills, as they relate to specialty practice and clinical expertise, based on the most up-to-date knowledge, research and current evidence-based practices.
• Flexibility to work seamlessly within different specialty clinics.

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience: Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 100 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

Grade: GHCARN055

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