Clinical Nurse GYN Oncology
About The Position
Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing care standards. The role is on a unique 30-bed unit caring for female patients hospitalized for female-related issues, with a primary focus on gynecologic oncology. Care includes chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, symptom and pain management, palliative care, and hospice care. The unit provides moderate- to high-acuity care involving high-complexity interventions, coordinated by a multidisciplinary team that includes oncology-trained nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy, psychosocial support, and physicians. The nurse promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment; educates patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment care at home, and medication administration; and develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with defined goals in collaboration with patients, families or caregivers, and the interprofessional team. The nurse plans proactively and communicates the care plan across the continuum, assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs, and participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts. The position is sign-on bonus eligible.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or certification.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Less than two years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing care standards.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
- Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
- Proactively plan and communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
- Assess patient preferences and barriers to care involvement, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
- Sign-on bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
