<p>Site: The General Hospital Corporation</p> <p>Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.</p> <ul> <li>36 Hour hybrid position * </li></ul> <p>The MGH Cancer Center is seeking two nurse navigators to join the current NN team in the coordination of care of autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplant patients. These nurse navigators will be vital in guiding patients and loved ones through the complexities of preparing for the transplant journey.</p> <p>This team also supports physicians, advanced practice practitioners, practice nurses, research staff and processing technologists.</p> <ul> <li>Assist in the orchestration of high risk, highly sophisticated clinical services while adhering to strict industry standards and guidelines set forth by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), National Marrow Donor Program FDA and Joint Commission. </li><li>Required to manage multiple and diverse computer systems. These systems include but are not limited to portals used to request the manufacturing of cellular therapy products or to coordinate donor searches, work ups and collections. </li></ul> <p>Principal duties and responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>At the direction of the attending physician, the assigned navigator will work with patients undergoing all or auto stem cell transplant. </li><li>Responsible for the proper and efficient scheduling of all clinical services in the outpatient and inpatient setting as it relates to transplant readiness including but not limited to: pre-transplant work-up, medical clearance and admission. </li><li>Requires formal training and comprehensive understanding of EPIC scheduling and ordering systems. </li><li>Collaborates with the Transplant Search Coordinator to initiate Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing for both recipients and potential donors. </li><li>Works in conjunction with the Transplant Search Coordinator and the NMDP Case Manager to facilitate all National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) unrelated donor workups including the initiation of donor or cord blood searches, requesting and prioritizing potential matches, and finalization of product delivery. </li><li>Works in conjunction with the MGH Transplant & Cellular Therapy Level I Coordinator when requesting related donor products. Both types of coordination require extensive communication and highly detailed and organized record keeping to safely and precisely coordinate patient admission and cell procurement. </li><li>Acts as a primary point of contact for MGH clinicians, advanced practice providers, lab technologists, social work staff and quality management as it relates to allogeneic transplant. Actively participates at interdisciplinary case review meetings. </li><li>Must maintain precise and organized records and have a thorough understanding of the sophisticated documentation and clinical testing required for all allogeneic therapy and treatment plans. - </li></ul> <p>Must understand and implement detailed standard operating procedures (SOP's). Obtains medical clearance for admission by providing physicians with test results following detailed schemas and checklists. -</p> <p>Provides extensive direction and optimally communicates intricate components of non-clinical care to patients and ensures their understanding of schedules for testing, chemotherapy, and admission.</p> <ul> <li>Maintains testing logs and prepares test kits which must contain all required documentation, blood collection tubes, and labeling for both research and standard of care. </li><li>Escorts patients to various appointments throughout the hospital as required. Accurately maintains a program calendar as it relates to laboratory processing and their availability for cell procurement, product arrival, cryopreservation (if applicable) and infusion. Requires formal and successful completion of one-time transplant coordinator training with the National Marrow Donor Program. </li></ul> <p>We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including…</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental and Vision insurance </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Generous paid time off </li><li>Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) </li><li>Resources for childcare and emergency backup care </li><li>Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan </li><li>Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events. You contribute to our success! </li></ul> <p>Every role has an impact on our patients' lives. You can make a difference. We are looking for dedicated RN like you to be a part of our team!</p> <p>About Mass General Hospital Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <ul> <li>Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process and a primary nursing model. </li><li>Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families. -Articulates the role of the Imaging staff nurse to the patient, family, and health team members. Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients, utilizing the nursing process. -Coordinates involvement of the patient, family, and health team members in patient care including patient/family teaching and discharge planning. </li><li>Documents relevant patient information during all phases of care. -Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health team members. </li><li>Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective manner. </li><li>Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct nursing care considering the aging process, human developmental stages, and cultural patterns. </li><li>Collaborates with other professionals and directs nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards. </li><li>Educates and directs all nursing/non-nursing personnel for whom they are responsible. </li><li>Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members. </li><li>Appropriately utilizes nursing resources. Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members. -Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment. </li><li>Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care. </li><li>Provides input to the Nursing Director/Nurse Manager/Nursing Practice Specialist regarding unit needs. </li><li>Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures. </li><li>Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices. </li><li>Adheres to Department of Radiology requirements for competency-based training. Identifies own learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them. </li><li>Maintains and develops professional practice through continuing educational programs and appropriate learning experiences. </li><li>Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred</p> <p>Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?</p> <p>No</p> <p>Licenses and Credentials</p> <p>Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment. </li><li>Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided. </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information. </li><li>Knowledge of medical terminology. </li><li>Excellent verbal and communication skills. </li><li>Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients. </li></ul> <p>Additional Job Details (if applicable)</p> <p>Remote Type</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Work Location</p> <p>100 Blossom Street</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>36</p> <p>Employee Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Day (United States of America)</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.</p> <p>Mass General Brigham Competency Framework</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.</p>