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Tufts Medicine Registered Nurse, RN- Oncology Infusion, Outpatient in Lowell, Massachusetts

We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.

We’re excited to offer newly enhanced, highly competitive, sign-on bonuses to experienced RNs with at least 12 months of experience! Apply today to learn more!

Tufts Medicine has a new Community RN Career Pathway plan that allows you to grow with us, no matter where you are in your nursing journey. This plan provides Lowell General Hospital nurses with a roadmap for compensation and purposeful professional development based on their experience and career aspirations.

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

Every 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.

About Lowell General Hospital:

Part of Tufts Medicine Health System, Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second-largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors.

Tufts Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .

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