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At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, nursing is a profession of innovation, compassion, and excellence, recognized nationally with Magnet designation for outstanding practice and patient care. As part of our new clinical collaboration, you’ll deliver inpatient oncology care at Mount Auburn Hospital, backed by Dana-Farber’s expertise, resources, and supportive team culture. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact, work alongside top clinicians, and help shape the future of cancer care, including opportunities in our upcoming freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. The Registered Nurse (RN) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides evidence-based oncology nursing care across inpatient care units. The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring the safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies. Additionally, the RN is involved in symptom management, patient and family education, and coordinating care within the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include adhering to clinical protocols, hazardous drug handling and infection prevention standards, as well as meeting regulatory requirements. The RN is also instrumental in ensuring accurate documentation, improving patient throughput, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. This role is expected to align with and actively support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission, vision, and core values.
Job Responsibility
Deliver direct oncology nursing care, including comprehensive assessment, individualized care planning, symptom management, and evaluation of patient outcomes for adult oncology patients and families
Administer antineoplastic agents and supportive therapies per protocols and ONS standards
verify orders, complete independent double checks, and monitor for and manage infusion reactions and adverse events
Manage central venous access devices (e.g., ports, PICCs)
perform access, maintenance, blood draws, and blood product transfusions per policy
ensure safe use of infusion equipment and PPE
Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment plans, self-care, side-effect management, and discharge instructions
coordinate multidisciplinary resources and community referrals
Document care in Epic in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
maintain accurate medication administration records, flowsheets, and patient education documentation
Participate in quality and safety activities (e.g., safety huddles, infection prevention, hazardous drug handling, Joint Commission readiness) and support clinical research protocols as applicable (e.g., protocol adherence, specimen handling, adverse event reporting)
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and research staff
contribute to effective team communication, handoffs, and patient throughput
May serve as charge nurse, preceptor, or mentor
provides functional direction to licensed and unlicensed support personnel in accordance with scope of practice and institutional policies
Requirements
Associate degree, Nursing
A Bachelor's degree in nursing is strongly preferred, and candidates with an associate degree must complete a BSN within 4 years
1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
Acute care nursing experience preferred
Oncology/hematology experience in an Inpatient or ambulatory infusion clinic setting preferred
Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., Epic) preferred
Current unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate required or obtained within 6 months of hire (role-dependent)
BLS required
Nice to have
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred depending on work area