Registered Nurse (RN) - Virtual Care Nursing

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STAFF NURSE/ 40 HOURS/ VARIABLE/ ROTATING SHIFT/ BWH ONCOLOGY INFUSION DEPARTMENT

Excellent Care to Patients and Families

Providing care for patients (Ambulatory/Outpatient Oncology and Medical Infusion Areas)

Registered Nurse work locations include, but not limited to, Main Campus Boston, 850 Boylston in Chestnut Hill and other off-site locations, and to be determined by clinical and staffing needs.

Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment.

Nursing at Brigham and Women's Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. We work each day to achieve our vision - to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment.

Just as we have been able to reinvent health care, we have also transformed health care careers. Whether measured in terms of lives saved, awards earned, or the personal satisfaction of stretching your talents - a career with BWH is unlike any other in the health care field. Here you'll find a workplace where collaboration and teamwork are the norm, not the exception - physicians, nurses, technicians, staff and management form a close-knit bond, based on mutual respect and devotion to our patients. The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor.

Organization of Patient Care

Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.

Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.

Quality of Care

Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.

Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.

Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department's documentation standards.

Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.

Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.

Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.

Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.

Uses equipment safely and efficiently.

Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.

Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.

Develops, utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.

Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.

Serves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers.

Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.

Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.

Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.

Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.

Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.

Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.

Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate.

Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.

Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.

Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.

Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.

Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.

For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.

At least 2 years current experience in Oncology nursing required.

At least 1 year Medical Surgical Experience, Emergency Department, Infusion Center or Critical Care preferred.

Infusion experience (medical or oncology) preferred.

Ambulatory EPIC experience preferred.

The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.

Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. Lifting, Pushing and Pulling Policy Statement (effective 3/7/20111): The Department of Nursing has adopted the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-recommended maximum weight limit of 35 lbs. Functionally responsible for the supervision of other RNs, technical and support personnel.

Must be able to work weekend rotation per MNA contract.

Remote Type

Work Shift

41.71 - $105.65/Hourly

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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