Cancer Center Infusion Nurse; RN
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
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.
Schedule:
32 hours per week, day shift
This position reports to the Clinical Nursing Manager, Cancer Center and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Education- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
- For candidates without the BSN, a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in ambulatory oncology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials- Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] - required
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required
- Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) required after 2 years of hire or after reaching 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills 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 unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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