Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Infusion Center, PRN

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Oncology Infusion Center at the David M. Sindelar Cancer Center in Mercy South, St. Louis, Missouri. The nurse provides specialized, compassionate care to oncology patients throughout their treatment journey in an outpatient setting. The center delivers 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 provide high-quality, patient-centered care and build relationships with returning patients.

This is a PRN position with a Monday–Friday day schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The RN assesses patients before, during, and after treatment; administers infusion therapies; monitors for responses and adverse reactions; manages IV access and central lines; coordinates care; educates patients and families; reviews laboratory results; documents care in the electronic health record; and follows treatment-safety and infection-prevention practices.

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a current, valid RN license. CPR certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment. Previous experience is not required. Mercy describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working at least 32 hours per pay period.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, valid RN license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent 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 collaborate within a multidisciplinary oncology team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Desire to learn and grow within infusion and oncology nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is not required; oncology experience is not specified as necessary.

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.
• Coordinate treatment plans with oncologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and support staff.
• 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 treatment.

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

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