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Oncology Nurse certification (OCN) required after 2 years of hire or after reaching 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice.
Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.

Job details

The Cancer Center RN provides patient-centered care in the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital that includes but is not limited to chemotherapy administration, patient education, care planning, symptom management, and coordination of outpatient services.
The Cancer Center RN works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to address the many complex care issues of Cancer Center patients and their caregivers.
The Cancer Center RN practices according to ANA and ONS standards of care.
This position reports to the Clinical Nursing Manager, Cancer Center and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Job requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
For candidates who do not have a BSN, a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in ambulatory oncology required.
Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
Oncology Nurse certification (OCN) required after 2 years of hire or after reaching 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to practice independently and as a team member required.
Knowledge of basic computer skills required.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality required.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and family members required.

Additional Details

A completed primary COVID-19 vaccination series that is approved by the FDA or the World Health Organization (WHO) OR an up-to-date COVID vaccine if a primary series was never received or completed is required. No exemptions or waivers (religious/medical) will be considered.
Documentation of two measles vaccines, two mumps vaccine, and one rubella (German measles) vaccines or two MMR vaccines. OR Proof of immunity via blood test (will show antibodies if immune to measles, mumps, and rubella) Vaccine requirement if titer result is not immune or low immunity.
Strongly Preferred. Record of 3 Hep B vaccines OR Proof of immunity via blood test (will show antibodies if immune for Hepatitis B OR Declination.
Vaccine required during flu season Sept 15th - April 30th. Document must be uploaded as PDF. No exemptions or waivers (religious/medical) will be considered.
Must have documentation of TB skin test screening within 3 months of start date and updated if >6 month break. OR Documentation of a negative QuantiFERON TB Test or T-spot (blood test for TB) within 3 months of start date and updated if >6 month break.
Physician Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA. Within 365 days of start date and updated if >6 month break. Due to MA DPH regulation, Windemere & Spaulding Brighton have 2 year expiration.
Vaccine within 10 years and updated upon expiration - Preferred.
Upload attestation with date run, indicating date completed and findings. Run within 45 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break. (Wentworth-Douglass Hospital requires update after >30 day break) County Resided to include any Counties resided, employed, and attended school within the last 7 years. Any record(s) to be vetted with MGH/Security for a final decision via secure/encrypted email to: [email protected].
Upload attestation with date run, indicating date completed and findings - ran within 30 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break. Provides criminal history for the state of MA going back to age 17. This background check is conducted through the Massachusetts CORI system (www.MASS.gov). Any record(s) to be vetted with MGH/Security for a final decision via secure/encrypted email to: [email protected].
1st page must be MGB Submission Checklist. Include past 7 years of work experience. All work experience and education must include city & state. Required for submission.

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Great place to work. The hospital cares for its staff: core and travelers. Small community hospital but worth the experience.

Cons

You may, on rare occasions be offered to go home early due to low census. But very, very rarely.

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Contract Position Jul '24

Review of Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Dec 1, 2024

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