Registered Nurse Oncology - Per Diem

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.

• Implements the nursing process by assessing patient and family needs and by analyzing assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.

• Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.

• Implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient's response.

• Documents care according to the Jordan Hospital policy and to regulatory agency requirements.

• Administers medications, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently according to Jordan policy.

• Administers blood and blood products according to policy.

• Evaluates educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Incorporates needs into the plan of care.

• Manages the environment of care.

• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately. Maintains BLS certification.

• Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and makes appropriate referrals.

• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required

• Evidence of continuing education.

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing process.

• Graduate of NLN or CCE accredited school of nursing.

Registration/Certification

• Current R.N. License in Massachusetts.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an RN in oncology or appropriate specialty required.

• ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy course certificate required.

• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred.

• Maintains BLS certification.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 - 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range:

$37.14 - $76.08

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled