RN, Registered Nurse - Oncology Care Unit (OCU) (Oncology)

Location: Lowell General Hospital, Oncology - Main Campus, Lowell, Massachusetts. Evening shift is 3–11 PM, with weekend and holiday work required.

Pay range: $37.50–$68.47 per hour.

What you will do

• Provide direct professional nursing care to oncology patients and their families according to physician orders, policies, and established procedures.
• Conduct and document accurate clinical assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Use nursing judgment to adapt care plans to patient needs and changing health statuses.
• Educate patients and families, support informed decisions and advance directives, and coordinate discharge planning with appropriate referrals.
• Manage patient assignments through effective delegation based on patient needs and team member skills.
• Support new staff transitions, precept department staff, participate in committees, and contribute to performance improvement and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN licensure required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Relevant department-specific certifications may be required.
• RN experience must meet the requirements for the applicable career pathway level: Level I requires less than 12 months; Level II requires 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III requires 3 to less than 8 years; Level IV requires 8 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to apply the nursing process, perform prolonged standing and walking, and occasionally lift or turn patients weighing 30–35 lbs.

Nice to have

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation is determined based on experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity.
• Total Rewards package supports health, financial security, and career growth.
• Role includes exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, and possible carcinogenic chemicals.