Oncology Infusion RN
Northampton, Massachusetts
Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Infusion (LTA)

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Specialty: RN Infusion (Oncology)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide patient-centered care in an outpatient cancer center setting, primarily chemotherapy infusion.
• Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, patient education, care planning, symptom management, and coordination of outpatient services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address complex care issues for cancer patients and their caregivers.
• Practice according to ANA and ONS standards of care.
• Operate within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred.
• If no BSN, 1-2 years of ambulatory oncology experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts required.
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) required within 2 years of hire or after 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and family members.
• Outpatient chemo infusion experience is required.

Required Credentials & Compliance (Summary)

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid MA RN license with primary source verification (no conditional licenses).
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) within 2 years or 2,000 hours oncology nursing.
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred).

Health & Safety

• N95 Fit Test within 1 year of start date, updated annually.
• Documentation of MMR immunity or vaccination.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Physician health statement within 1 year of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break.
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Social Security Number trace as part of background check.

Documentation & Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above) in relevant skillset.
• Skills checklist required for submission.
• Candidate submission coversheet required.
• MGB badge photo (color, recent, professional headshot).
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for extensions.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Education verification through background check company.

Summary

This is a long-term outpatient oncology infusion RN role requiring strong oncology experience, licensure, certification, and compliance with extensive health and background checks. The position demands excellent clinical skills, leadership, and teamwork in a cancer center environment.