Part-Time RN Practice Specialist - Pediatric Ambulatory Hematology Oncology - MGH

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Job Summary This job is for 20 hours per week -Five years of Pediatric Oncology experience strongly preferred.

General Summary and Overview Part time, Nurse Practice Specialist (NPS)/CNS in ambulatory Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Pediatric Medical Infusion. -Provides for direct patient care and support nursing practice through education, training, application and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice, protocol development and evaluation for chemotherapy and medical infusion treatment. -Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient experience, support workflow efficiency. -Collaborates with practice leadership, members of the patient care team, and the patient to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Principle Responsibilities -Supporting nursing practice through consultative and role modeling activities -Applying innovative technology, nursing theories, research findings, and experiential knowledge to improve nursing practice. -Responding to changes in clinical practice by planning, crafting, implementing, or evaluating guidelines, protocols, and standards in collaboration with the nursing director, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. -Implementing and evaluating programs and practice changes based upon learning the needs of patients and staff. -Collaborating with the Nurse Director to provide leadership and education to registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and all members of the health care team -Performs direct patient care, administering chemotherapy, biologics, and medical infusions to pediatric patient population. -Collaborates regularly with inpatient team and referring providers and programs for continuity of care. -Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members. -Provides input to the nursing practice leadership regarding practice needs. -Participates in and contributes to performance improvement activities.

Professional Development: -Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practice. -Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify developmental level of practice and appropriate learning experiences to enhance development. -Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for training as specified in the MGB Nursing Practice Manual. -Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and / or formal academic programs. -Participates in MGB NPS/CNS committee, relevant conferences, NPS initiatives and educational opportunities to maintain learning. -Anticipates and contributes to research, project, publications, and initiates.

Summary Responsible for developing educational programs, clinical decision-making, management of quality outcomes, and participation in research activities. Provide patient care in the clinical environment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and patient and family counseling activities.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions -Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families. -Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family. -Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes. -Provide health care services to patients -Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Clinical Nurse Specialist [CNS - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience Clinical nursing experience 3-5 years required and Clinical education experience 2-3 years preferred and Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing care practices and principles.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing evidence-based care plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Leadership abilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and education to nursing staff.
• Ability to stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing skills and patient care through continuous learning and professional development.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

32 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $46.78 - $115.70/Hourly

Grade GHCBRN59B

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