Clinical Nurse Medical Oncology
About The Position
Provides direct patient care to oncology patients hospitalized for cancer treatment and symptom management, including support for immunosuppression and/or neutropenia. Division 12800 is a 32-bed single-occupancy unit providing moderate- to high-acuity care and high-complexity interventions for patients on Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Oncology services. Care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team that includes oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, coordinators, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy, and psychosocial support. The role provides broad oncology experience and is supported by professional development opportunities, including an Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program for new graduate nurses, a Career Ladder Program, the Oncology Nursing Society's Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, and preparation for the Oncology Certified Nurse program. The nurse performs patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards. The role promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment, provides education about managing illness or injury and post-treatment home care, and collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and the interprofessional team to develop and communicate individualized plans of care. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices. ADN or BSN candidates are welcome to apply. The schedule is nights or rotating, and the position is sign-on bonus eligible.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- No prior experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Less than two years of experience.
- Interest in or readiness to pursue oncology professional development, including chemotherapy and biotherapy education and Oncology Certified Nurse preparation.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing standards.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
- Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care 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.
- Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
- Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
- Maintain constant alertness and work safely in this safety-sensitive position.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
