Cancer Care Clinic, Clinical Nurse
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role Outpatient Clinic Night
Shift (7pm-7am) 12 Hour Shifts Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Benefits
Eligible The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place
for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. This is a tool to
empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their
career progression. The BJC 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. 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. Barnes-Jewish 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. Recognizing 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. Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish
Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine also are
nationally recognized, with U.S. News & World Report consistently
ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation's elite.
The 24/7 Cancer Care Clinic 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. There are also Nurse
Practitioners in the Cancer Care Clinic who see patients in a
patient care room setting within the clinic for symptom management
concerns. This allow Oncology patients from the Siteman Cancer
Center to receive care for some urgent needs. These patients are
managed by the Nurse Practitioners and cared for the the staff
nurses and PCTs. Additionally, when patients need to be admitted to
the hospital, the Cancer Care Clinic begins the care for some of
these patients who meet specific criteria. Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including
assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation
within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
Responsibilities 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
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.
Assess 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. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's -
NursingExperience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience
Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education
Bachelor's Degree - NursingExperience Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards 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. Comprehensive
medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services
available first day of the month after hire date Disability
insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
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 To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs 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 contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, Saint Charles , Cancer Care Clinic, Clinical Nurse, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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