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The Staff Nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The infusion nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff at the Institute, BWH, and other collaborating institutions and agencies. The infusion nurse identifies his/her own professional goals and learning needs. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research. The Mission, Vision and Core values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.
Job Responsibility
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population
Providing patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support
Effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff
Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families
Administers medications, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately
Contributes to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team
Requirements
Associate degree, Nursing
1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required
AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement)
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions
Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs
Nice to have
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred
Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)