Infusion Therapy Oncology Outpatient Registered Nurse - Siteman Cancer Center

BJC HealthCare • Creve Coeur, MO

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About The Position

Siteman Cancer Center West County is an outpatient satellite location where patients receive scheduled chemotherapy, blood products, IV hydration, central line and port care, phlebotomy, and other treatments. The scheduled infusion area is staffed by nurses and patient care technicians.

The Infusion Therapy Oncology Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards. The role calls for compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive environment, along with strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, IV insertion, and port access skills. The position is PRN and requires rotating travel to other Siteman sites in Missouri as needs arise. There are no weekends, holidays, or call requirements.

BJC identifies this as a safety-sensitive position. Employees must be able to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong IV insertion and port access skills.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of RN experience preferred in the position highlights.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Less than two years of experience listed under preferred requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, according to nursing standards.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment care at home, 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.
• Assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills and standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• Float to other Siteman sites in Missouri on a rotating basis as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 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

• Education Level: Associate degree