RN Infusion Nurse II - Ob​/Gyn Oncology (Outpatient) - West County

Location: St. Louis

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary Washington University is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its specialized, intimate 8-bed outpatient Gynecologic Oncology Infusion Unit at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. In this focused role, the nurse does not just administer medication; they become a vital pillar of support for women navigating their cancer journeys. Operating in a tight-knit environment allows clinicians to deliver highly personalized, safe, and attentive care while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday (8am-4:30pm) No nights, weekends, or on call hours!

Targeted Clinical Care
- Administering and managing complex chemotherapy and biotherapy infusions specifically tailored for Gynecologic Oncology patients.

Patient Centric Pace
- Managing a streamlined workflow within a comfortable, 8-bed unit featuring individual treatment pods, and natural light.

Collaborative Safety- working closely with dedicated on-site oncology providers

Professional Growth
- Specialized oncology continuing education, and mentorship to help them grow into experts in the field of oncology nursing.

Job Description Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Quality and Quantity Provides direct patient care.

Participates in quality improvement activities, to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes.

Demonstrates cost effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.

Provides accurate and complete patient documentation in a timely manner.

Demonstrates safe work habits and is knowledgeable of all related requirements and practices relative to his/her job assignment.

Possesses the knowledge of growth and development and demonstrates clinical expertise for ages of patients served. Possesses the ability to understand and react effectively to meet the patients’ needs.

Observes professional service commitments; participates in quality management initiatives as assigned.

Job Knowledge Makes learning an expectation while providing opportunities to acquire the information and competencies needed to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Follows appropriate guidelines in dealing with difficult situations. Displays helpful attitude, listens to concerns, empathizes with situation, apologizes and takes responsibility for action.

Directs and/or provides patient care which may include administering medication, chemotherapy infusions, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing standards of practice.

Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan for providing exceptional patient care. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, supportive therapy, and execution of clinical trial orders for our patients.

Provides accurate counsel and education to patients and/or family at an appropriate level of understanding for the patient and/or family member regarding their disease process and symptom management.

Initiative/Innovation Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, skills day.

Participates in continued professional development, attending educational programs, in-services, and meetings as needed.

Participates in the committee and/or in special projects as assigned by management.

Offers constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives within the center.

Attends required continuing education classes and completes annual competency requirements.

Responsiveness and Accountability Communicates effectively using positive verbal and nonverbal communication skills with all members of the health care community to ensure optimal patient outcomes and altering plan of care as needed.

Follows AIDET (acknowledge-introduce-duration-explanation-thank you) communication with patient and family members.

Treats visitors and patients with respect and professionalism at all times. Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction.

Work Relationships Maintains a working…