Team Lead Charge Outpatient Infusion Oncology

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

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About The Position

The Team Lead Charge RN supports the Missouri Baptist Outpatient Oncology Infusion unit, an outpatient treatment area where patients receive scheduled chemotherapy, blood products, IV hydration, central line and port care, phlebotomy, and other treatments. The scheduled infusion space is staffed by nurses and patient care technicians. Under the direction of the manager, the role plans, directs, and coordinates unit activities on a designated shift, provides direct patient care as needed, serves as a clinical resource for nursing and support staff, and assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the unit as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Two to five years of experience.
• Active RN license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience.
• Charge RN experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Five to ten years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a unit on a designated shift under the manager’s direction.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and serve as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.
• Identify and help resolve gaps in care during hospitalization, at discharge, and in the ambulatory care setting.
• Assess patient data to anticipate changes in condition and arrange interprofessional consultations as appropriate.
• Lead development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Use expert holistic clinical knowledge to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, identify barriers, incorporate team and caregiver input, and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based practice through activities such as journal clubs, practice changes, recommendations for standards of care, literature searches, and sharing knowledge from conferences or continuing education.
• Explore opportunities to advance nursing practice through professional, community, educational, and organizational activities.
• Analyze gaps in practice standards and provide feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Lead evaluation of patient and family experience and adjust care to improve satisfaction and quality.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree