Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Infusion Center

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Oncology Infusion Center at the David M. Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The nurse provides compassionate, specialized care to oncology patients throughout their treatment journeys in an outpatient setting. The center provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, supportive infusions, and other specialized treatments. The RN works with an experienced oncology nursing team, physicians, pharmacists, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and build ongoing relationships with patients and families. The position is 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The center offers multiple treatment spaces, including a community treatment area, an open infusion room with natural views, a fireplace and virtual aquarium, and private treatment rooms. Patient amenities include televisions, internet access, warm blankets, pillows, meals, and snacks. Mercy describes its team environment as caring and collaborative, with opportunities to grow and contribute to healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, valid RN license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Previous experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional patient education and communication abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary oncology team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Desire to learn and grow within infusion and oncology nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before, during, and after infusion treatments.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, hydration therapy, and other infusion medications.
• Monitor patients for treatment responses and adverse reactions.
• Access and maintain peripheral IVs, ports, and central lines.
• Collaborate with oncologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and support staff to coordinate treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about medications, side effects, symptom management, and ongoing care needs.
• Review laboratory results and communicate significant findings to the care team.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic health record.
• Maintain oncology treatment safety standards and infection prevention practices.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families throughout the treatment process.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level