Clinical Nurse BMT Oncology PRN

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing care standards. This PRN role is on the 32 BMT Oncology unit, caring for leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancer patients. The Leukemia/Lymphoma Unit provides care for patients hospitalized for chemotherapy, pain management, and symptom management related to chemotherapy, as well as support for immunosuppression and/or neutropenia. The 34-bed unit has private rooms, including eight HEPA-filtered rooms, and provides moderate- to high-acuity care involving complex interventions such as leukemia care, autologous stem cell transplants, donor cellular infusions, post-allogeneic complications, graft-versus-host disease, and clinical trials. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes BMT physicians, oncology nurses, case managers, coordinators, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy, and psychosocial support. The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Current RN license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Oncology experience is ideal.
• Less than two years of experience is listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, including 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.
• Plan proactively 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree