Massachusetts General Hospital has an opportunity for an experienced Oncology Registered Nurse in The Termeer Center
Supportive Nursing Leadership, competitive pay and great benefits!
The Termeer Center is a 22-chair, state of the art, First in Human Oncology Clinical Trials Unit.
The oncology practices within the Division of Hematology and Oncology refer adult cancer patients to The Termeer Center for treatment with Phase 1 research drugs.
If you want to be on the cutting edge of discovering new cancer therapies, Termeer is a wonderful place to work.
The hours are 4 ten-hour shifts, M-F, 7am-5:30pm, set schedule.
The Clinical Trials Unit has a strong commitment to primary nursing.
Termeer Center RNs are responsible for patient education, medication administration, symptom management, and documentation of toxicities for patients participating in clinical trials.
Infusion RNs in Termeer work closely with the Research Nurses of the unit to administer medications and collect data per protocol specifications in a timely and efficient manner while offering excellent patient-centered care.
RNs support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research.
Managed by a Nursing Director, a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Resource Nurses, this team is responsible for establishing standards of care, initiating quality improvement projects, and setting and supporting the overall tone for excellent patient care.
Reasons to Choose MGH
The State's First Magnet Hospital and only hospital in Massachusetts to achieve Magnet designation 5 times!
MGH has the largest hospital-based research program in the country!
Opportunities for growth and development
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous paid time off
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
About the Termeer Center
Seeking an experienced oncology RN for this 22-chair clinical trials research unit specializing in first-in-human, Phase 1 Clinical trials. If you want to be on the cutting edge of discovering new cancer therapies, Termeer is a wonderful place to work. Nurses are supported by a strong Resource Nurse team and a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Scientist and a Nurse Director. Patients in the Termeer Center are cared for by an expert team of research and infusion nurses. Patients are matched with a primary nurse team who get to know the patients and their family well. This nursing team establishes a trusting relationship and usher patients through each visit with expert care, symptom management, education and advocacy. Staffing levels allow nurses the time to do meticulous data collection as well as build strong patient relationships. Since its founding in 2012, Termeer has been instrumental in bringing 23 new cancer drugs to FDA approval.
New Team members comment about the great teamwork and support they receive from colleagues during and after orientation. Even experienced oncology nurses who start in Termeer are given a robust orientation to clinical trial work. Opportunities to advance your practice include Resource Nurse to manage the day-to-day activities, precepting, unit-based practice improvement projects, presenting posters at conferences, publishing, the Clinical Recognition Program/Clinical Ladder.
We look for people who are positive, flexible, meticulous in their practice and excited to develop relationships with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Leadership is committed to staff development and fostering a diverse workforce.
Qualifications
MA RN license required.
BSN preferred.
Minimum of two-years RN experience required.
Oncology Infusion experience and current chemotherapy certification strongly preferred.
Because we treat patients from around the world, a multilingual RN is preferred.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
