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Mass General Brigham

Radiation Oncology Nurse Per Diem BWH

Mass General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Introduction

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Staff Nurse - Radiation Oncology

Position details: per diem, rotating, BWH Boston, Ambulatory. Responsibilities

Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. Provide patient and family education, clinical support and psychosocial and emotional support before, during and after treatment. Carefor patients during brachytherapy procedures as well as external beam treatments. Nursing care includes adult and pediatric patients. He/she/they is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co‑workers and staff at the BWH, DFCI and collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of current treatment for cancer and clinical research. The Radiation Oncology staff nurse reports directly to the Radiation Oncology RN Flow Manager. Responsible for all the elements of the BWH Registered Nurse Job Description. Performs procedures and Point of Care Testing as ordered. Radiation Oncology staff nurse role description. Qualifications

Education

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. Experience

1. One to two years of Oncology experience required. 2. Two years current Radiation Oncology experience preferred. 3. Procedural experience preferred. 4. Pediatric experience preferred. 5. Oncology Nursing Certification and PALs certification preferred. Schedule

Department hours are 6:30 am – 7:00 pm (approximately). Nurses work four 10 hour shifts, Monday – Friday with occasional weekends. Working Conditions

Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, blood, radioisotopes and radiation. Work entails walking and lifting. Skills and Abilities

The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others and time/priority management. Supervisory Responsibility

Functionally responsible for the supervision of other RN's, technical and support personnel. Remote Type

Onsite Work Location

45 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours

0 Employee Type

Per Diem Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range

$41.71 - $105.65/Hourly Grade

MNA333At EEO Statement

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 (857)‑282‑7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At 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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