Oncology Nurse In Charge BWH

Nurse In Charge / 36hr Rotation / Oncology 6BCD BWH

The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a given patient care area who works collaboratively with the Nursing Director (ND) and Assistant Nurse Director (AND) in planning and implementing patient care at the service/department level. The nurse in charge is accountable for cost-effective decision making regarding daily assignment of staff, use of supplies, and day-to-day operational decision making. The NIC participates in the clinical patient care standard development, evaluation of outcomes, and development of improvement initiatives. The NIC participates in the assessment of staff performance through contributions to individual staff performance reviews. The NIC is accountable for identifying competency issues and participating in the development and implementation of the plan for performance improvement. The NIC reports to the Nursing Director.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing required
• Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Licenses and Credentials:

• MA Registered Nursing License required

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in nursing required
• Oncology experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the assigned area.
• Utilizes current concepts of nursing practice in the management of patient care.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to organize, coordinate, and participate in the evaluation of care delivery.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to promote effective working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with stress relating to the changing organizational climate, personnel and patient care issues.
• Demonstrates effective skills in applying hospital standards in the areas of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
• Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in specialty areas is encouraged.

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$43.87 - $116.47/Hourly

Grade

MNA241

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.