Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What this might mean for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $73k–$131k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
About this role
$2,500 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position Details: Primary Location: 5 Neponset Street, Worcester, MA, 01606. Secondary Location: 24 Newton Street, Southborough, Massachusetts, 01772 (travel as needed for coverage). Department: Infusion/ Hematology/ Oncology Specialties.
Schedule:
Full time, 32 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, scheduling between 8:00AM - 5:00PM. This position is responsible for the effective delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. Oversees and directs the care of patients with Hematologic and Oncologic malignancies and non-oncology diagnoses in the outpatient setting. Directs the care of the patient receiving chemotherapy/Biotherapy and supportive treatments in collaboration with the provider and other team members.
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Recognizes changes in the patient status, symptomatology and changes in diagnostic studies and respond appropriately.
Optum is a health services company and a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest healthcare and well-being companies in the world. Optum focuses on making healthcare easier, more affordable, and more connected by integrating services such as doctor…
3.1 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Clear sense of organizational purpose focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability
+Time and location flexibility, particularly for field-based and care coordination nursing roles
+Opportunities to learn new things and work with integrated technology platforms
What reviewers flag
−Job security and advancement opportunities rated relatively low at 3.0 out of 5 by employees
−Management quality rated 3.0 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement in leadership
−Employees report areas for improvement in trust in colleagues and sense of belonging
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not explicitly stated in the provided research. As part of UnitedHealth Group, Optum typically offers comprehensive enterprise-level benefits, but exact offerings cannot be confirmed from the available sources.
Living in Worcester, MA
Worcester, the 'Heart of the Commonwealth,' blends college-town energy with central New England convenience. Holy Cross, Clark, and WPI keep the dining and arts scene lively, while Elm Park offers a green retreat between shifts. For nurses, it's a practical midpoint between Boston and the Berkshires with urban perks at a calmer pace.
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