Cancer Center Infusion Nurse (RN)

Schedule: 32 hours per week, day shift
The Cancer Center RN provides patient-centered care in the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital that includes but is not limited to chemotherapy administration, patient education, care planning, symptom management, and coordination of outpatient services. The Cancer Center RN works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to address the many complex care issues of Cancer Center patients and their caregivers. The Cancer Center RN practices according to ANA and ONS standards of care.
This position reports to the Clinical Nursing Manager, Cancer Center and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
• For candidates without the BSN, a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in ambulatory oncology required

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) required after 2 years of hire or after reaching 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills required
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality required
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians and family members required
• Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.