The International Staff Nurse works with the International Nursing team within the Center for Clinical & Professional Development (CCPD) and the International Business Initiatives team to provide oncology nursing expertise to DFCI’s international client hospitals. Responsibilities include nursing practice assessment, relationship management with international nursing colleagues, and education planning and delivery. Educational materials may be delivered live in virtual format or may be created for digital learning management platform. This role requires a strong foundation in oncology nursing, an interest in teaching, strong attention to detail, and writing and editing skills. The individual in this role is expected to maintain clinical practice in oncology. This is a unique opportunity to balance clinical practice with teaching and course design. Some international travel will be required, primarily for on-site clinical assessments (typically not more than 2 trips per year). The International Staff Nurse will report to, and have the support of, their clinical Nurse Director/Manager and the Program Manager for Nursing Education.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The staff nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The infusion nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff at the Institute, and other collaborating institutions and agencies. The infusion nurse identifies his/her own professional goals and learning needs. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research. The Mission, Vision and Core values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborates with International Business Initiatives team to form strong, warm relationships with client hospital nursing colleagues.
• Participates in assessment of clinical practice at client sites, which may be virtual, in-person, or both.
• Participates in the writing of assessment reports with interdisciplinary colleagues including findings and recommendations for optimal practice.
• Collaboratively crafts education plans for nurses at client sites.
• Delivers live education to client sites related to oncology nursing topics, primarily virtually. Coordinates subject matter experts to deliver content as appropriate.
• Creates digital education content for client sites. This may include writing, creating slide decks, scripting talks, and collaborating with Learning Management System on digital course creation.
• Reviews and edits existing catalog of digital course content to keep education materials up-to-date.
• Communicates with client site nurses to answer practice questions and address learning needs.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy and Quality & Patient Safety, as well as other interdisciplinary colleagues, in the above responsibilities.
• Evaluates educational initiatives, assessment work, and client relationship process for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrates cultural humility in interactions across cultures.
  
  

Staff Nurse Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
• Implements nursing process:
• Assesses patient and family needs.
• Analyzes assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.
• Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to interventions.
• Documents care according to Institute and regulatory agencies’ requirements.
• Administers medications, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy. May administer blood transfusions.
• Evaluates educational and psychological needs of patient and family, and incorporates identified needs into the plan of care.
• Educates patient and family regarding various aspects and treatment modalities of disease, which may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately. Maintains BLS certification.
• Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
• Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
• Interacts with patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner respecting the need for privacy and confidentiality.
• Develops approaches to problem solving which meet the individual needs of the patients and families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care and support to the populations served.
• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not
  
  

limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.

• Manages the environment of patient care.
• Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards
• Complies with Institute, Nursing and Patient Care Services, and unit policies, procedures, work rules and standards of conduct.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
• Contributes to the formulation and achievement of goals on the unit, within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
• Assists in defining goals and developing systems and work processes for the unit, the Division of Nursing and the Institute.
• Participates in unit, program-based, and divisional committees, councils, and initiatives.
• Demonstrates flexibility in setting and changing priorities. Accepts additional responsibilities as needed.
• Participates in QA/QI projects for the unit and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
• Supports research activities within the unit, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with peers and co-workers. Effectively addresses and manages conflicts.
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Delegates as appropriate and supervises assistive personnel in their provision of patient care.
• Functions in the charge nurse role when necessary, collaborating with staff and coordinating flow of patients into the infusion areas.
• Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth.
• Identifies areas for professional growth. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
• Attends in services, workshops and seminars. Shares information gained with colleagues.
• Facilitates professional growth of self and others by acting as a preceptor and mentor for new staff.
• Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles and presentations for colleagues and the public.
• Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
• Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Clinical expertise in oncology nursing (some background in chemotherapy administration is preferred).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of an interprofessional team.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong teaching and presentation skills.
• Willingness to learn new clinical skills and knowledge to support client needs.
• Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises assistive personnel as appropriate in the provision of patient care.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required
• Baccalaureate degree required; master’s degree in nursing preferred
• Concurrent practice in oncology nursing at DFCI
• Minimum of 1 year of oncology nursing experience
• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred - OCN, AOCN, CPON
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions
• Demonstrated skills in writing and/or teaching
• Active member of professional organizations (ONS, ANPD, INS, other) preferred
  
  

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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