Team Lead Charge Siteman Outpatient Oncology Infusion West County

BJC HealthCare • Creve Coeur, MO

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Siteman Cancer Center West County is a satellite outpatient oncology location where patients receive scheduled chemotherapy, blood products, IV hydration, central line and port care, phlebotomy, and related services. The scheduled infusion area is staffed by nurses and patient care technicians. The Infusion Therapy Oncology Team Lead Charge RN plans, directs, and coordinates unit activities on a designated shift under the direction of a manager. The role provides direct patient care as needed and serves as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. The RN 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.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 2–5 years of experience.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience administering infusion therapies and a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities on a designated shift under the direction of a manager.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and act as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.
• Facilitate identification and resolution of gaps in care across hospitalization, discharge, and the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assess patient data to anticipate changes in condition and establish interprofessional consultations as appropriate.
• Lead development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration 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 scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice, including participation in journal clubs, facilitating practice changes, recommending or revising standards of care, conducting literature searches, and disseminating relevant knowledge.
• Explore opportunities to advance nursing practice through activities such as community health events, patient and family education, advisory boards, ethics committees, adjunct faculty work, or specialty organization leadership.
• Analyze gaps in practice standards and provide feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Lead evaluation of the 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