Infusion Therapy Oncology Outpatient Registered Nurse - Siteman Cancer Center

The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area!

This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression. The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career. Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description. Siteman Cancer Center West County is a satellite location that features an outpatient treatment area for patients to come in for scheduled appointments to receive chemotherapy, blood products, IV hydration, central line and port care, phlebotomy, etc. The scheduled infusion space is staffed with staff nurses and patient care technicians.

Position Highlights

Barnes Jewish West County Siteman Cancer CenterMonday-Friday (8) hour rotating shifts, 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am and 9:00amNo weekends- No holiday- No CallRequired to float to other Siteman Sites in Missouri on a rotating basis as the need arisesBenefit eligible on first day of month after start2 years plus RN experience preferredOncology experience preferred Cancer | Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | St. Louis, MO

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Infusion Therapy Oncology Nurse to join our dedicated oncology team. The ideal candidate will have experience in administering infusions therapies and have a strong commitment to providing high quality patient centered care in a supportive environment and excellent communication, critical thinking and organizational skills. Strong IV insertion and port access skills needed. Overview Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeProvides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. ResponsibilitiesPromotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.

Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Participates in professional development.Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.

Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associates- NursingExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelors Degree- NursingExperience