Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country
SUMMARY
We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team supporting the oncology department for our Kenmore practice location of Atrius Health. This is a part time 30HR position
Under direction of the department chief, nurse leader or designee, the nurse's responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The infusion nurse duties include but are not limited to: administering chemotherapy, administering other specialty infusion therapy, and providing patient education. Provides telephone triage and clinical advice appropriately; coordinates the followup care of patients and practice management support. Proficiency will be needed for the following; IV placement, preparation and administration of IV medication, IM injections. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research.
Education, Licenses and Certifications:
Graduate of a state approved school of nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Possess a current license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
Biotherapy certification and OCN preferred, but not required.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in medical/surgical or ambulatory nursing required exceptions in consultation with VP of Nursing.
Oncology experience preferred.
Peripheral IV and Port Access experience preferred.
Experience with an electronic medical records system, EPIC experienced preferred.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity
Excellent benefits Include:
· Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
· Generous Paid Time Off
· 10 paid holidays,
· Paid professional development,
· Competitive health and welfare benefit package
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
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