Clinical Nurse Oncology

Overview

Barnes‑Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital’s staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognized for its excellence in nursing care, Barnes‑Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and community outreach. It is the only cancer center in Missouri, and within a 240‑mile radius of St. Louis, to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute and membership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Both parent institutions are nationally recognized, with U.S. News & World Report consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation’s elite.

Division 3200 is a 25‑bed unit that provides care to oncology patients who are hospitalized for cancer treatment and symptom management, including support for chemotherapy, pain management, radiation, blood products and other high‑acuity, high‑complexity interventions. Care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team including oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, coordinators, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy and psychosocial support.

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 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 individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family or caregiver, in accordance with 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.
• Works as a safety‑sensitive position, maintaining a constant state of alertness and operating safely.

• Education:
  
  Nursing Diploma/Associate’s – Nursing
• Experience:
  
  No Experience
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  No Experience
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  RN

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being. BJC Total Rewards includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the 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 of employment
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit that combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.