Registered Nurse, RN- Oncology Infusion, Outpatient

Job Summary :

Lowell General Hospital is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff. We have competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks and free on-campus parking.

Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit-based council or one of the many council opportunities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Infusion RN to work close to home in a Magnet-recognized , community-based hospital.

This position is in our Oncology / Hematology provider practice, working in an NP-led infusion room.

Hours : 8 : 30am-4 : 00pm, 36 hours / week

E very 8th weekend based of patient and schedule need)

Responsibilities :

Ability to address problems and make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies, and objectives. Regularly makes recommendations on issues affecting the department by including staff input, being innovative, creative, and lean.

Administers intravenous chemotherapy and monitors oral chemotherapy compliance

Offers advice of medication and post-chemotherapy home care to patients / family upon discharge from the clinic.

Coordinates care, in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Submits documentation in a timely, accurate, clear, legible and concise manner.

Demonstrates flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts

Skills / Knowledge / Ability :

MA RN license

Chemotherapy-Biotherapy Certification preferred, can obtain after hire

Oncology experience preferred

BSN preferred

BLS required

OCN preferred

Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.

Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various healthcare team members, patients, and families.

Medical knowledge in Oncology, and comprehensive assessment skills in adult medicine.

Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate, and personnel issues.

Set goals and plan how to accomplish them with guidance of manager / director

Strong critical thinking / judgment skills

What We Offer :

Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits that start day one

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Shared governance : Nurses are encouraged to participate in our unit based councils or one of the many other council opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free on-campus parking

Magnet Designation :

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care with our 3rd designation achieved in August 2020 .

The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism and patient-focused care.

It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only 2% of hospitals have attained a 3rd Magnet designation.