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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.
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
Manage central venous access devices (e.g., ports, PICCs)
Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment plans, self-care, side-effect management, and discharge instructions
Document care in Epic in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards
Participate in quality and safety activities and support clinical research protocols as applicable
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and research staff
May serve as charge nurse, preceptor, or mentor
Requirements
Associate degree, Nursing
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 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)
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred depending on work area
Nice to have
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse
Acute care nursing experience
oncology/hematology experience
Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., Epic)