Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Infusion Center

Mercy • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Oncology Infusion Center at Mercy South uses the nursing process to provide patient care and is accountable for care provided to assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers and coordinates care with other departments while protecting patient rights and confidentiality. The role provides specialized outpatient infusion nursing in a comfortable, healing environment and works with an experienced oncology team to support patients throughout their treatment journeys. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the David M. Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, valid RN license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.

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.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level