Per Diem Nurse - Hem Onc - MGH

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• Communicates with patients via daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
• Assists in triage of symptom management and medical urgencies/emergencies to attending physicians and advanced practice providers and guides the patient to the appropriate level of care in the appropriate time frame.
• Monitors patients at home for anticipated chemotherapy/surgery/radiation-associated toxicities, and screening for unanticipated toxicities/events.
• Coordinates home services including, but not limited to, visiting nursing, palliative care and hospice, home infusion, laboratory services and monitoring, etc.
• Coordinates and performs blood draws and routine flushing and maintenance of central lines, including dressing changes.
• Coordinates, performs, and documents injections and vaccinations per protocol.
• Coordinates, performs and documents intravenous therapies within the practice and in collaboration with the Short Stay Infusion Unit and Yawkey 8 Infusion.
• Assists attending physicians and advanced practice providers with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, etc.
• Educates patients and families about their disease, treatment plan, medications, and home care needs.
• Provides assistance with disability forms, FMLA forms, Advanced Directives, and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and families. Communicates with social services or psych for follow-up.

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, function as a resource to other members of the multidisciplinary care team and resolves complex issues on behalf of providers and patients.
• Comfort in a practice environment that promotes patient-centered care and willingness to advocate for patients and families.
• Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to quickly changing situations.
• Knowledge of computer applications necessary to function in an ambulatory/outpatient setting
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills, as they relate to specialty practice and clinical expertise, based on the most up-to-date knowledge, research and current evidence-based practices.
• Flexibility to work seamlessly within different specialty clinics.

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision‑making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Education Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse (RN - State License) - Generic - HR.

Experience Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required.

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being…