Clinical Nurse Outpatient Infusion Siteman South

Additional Information About the Role

The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. It is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression. The RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best – caring for patients – while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.

Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

Siteman Cancer Center South County is a satellite location that features an outpatient treatment area for patients to come in for scheduled appointments to receive chemotherapy, blood products, IV hydration, central line and port care, phlebotomy, etc. The scheduled infusion space is staffed with staff nurses and patient care technicians.

• Barnes Jewish South County Siteman Cancer Center
• Monday‑Friday (8‑hour shifts)
• No weekends – No holidays – No call
• Required to float to other Siteman Sites in Missouri on a rotating basis as needed
• Benefit eligibility on the first day of the month after start
• 2 years or more RN experience preferred
• Oncology experience preferred

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Infusion Therapy Oncology Nurse to join our dedicated oncology team. The ideal candidate will have experience in administering infusion therapies and have a strong commitment to providing high quality patient‑centered care in a supportive environment and excellent communication, critical thinking and organizational skills. Strong IV insertion and port access skills are needed.

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs.
• BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

• Education:
  
  Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience:
  
  None
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  None
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  RN

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience:
  
  Less than 2 years

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

This description includes general information and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Not all benefits apply to all jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer.