Oncology Nurse/Dana-Farber Cancer Center

Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

The Oncology Registered Nurse at South Shore Health/Dana-Farber Cancer Center is focused on patient assessment, patient education, the coordination of care, administration of therapy, symptom management and supportive care for the Oncology and Hematology patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.The RN cares for individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The nurse's responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population.The nurse's role includes administration of chemotherapy and other medications and infusions, telephone nursing care, direct patient care and charge capture/billing for all services rendered. The nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support.He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff as well as 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 clinical research.Qualifications:

• Licensed as a registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or New Hampshire as appropriate
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing strongly preferred. If associate degree in nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years
• Minimum of 1-year recent experience as an RN
• Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
• Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)
• AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement)

Keywords: South Shore Health, Somerville , Oncology Nurse/Dana-Farber Cancer Center, Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts