Job Description
Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse at BJC HealthCare summary:
The Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse provides specialized inpatient nursing care to oncology patients undergoing cancer treatments, including bone marrow transplants. Responsibilities include patient assessment, individualized care planning, patient and family education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. The role supports ongoing professional development through oncology-specific education and certification programs at a leading cancer treatment center.
Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse at BJC HealthCare summary:
The Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse provides specialized inpatient nursing care to oncology patients undergoing cancer treatment, including those receiving bone marrow transplants. This role involves assessing patient needs, planning and implementing individualized care, educating patients and families about illness management, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. The position supports professional development through oncology-specific education and certification programs within a leading cancer treatment center.
Additional Information About the Role
• Inpatient Medical Oncology
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Expert Pay Eligible
• Located in Parkview Tower on BJH North Campus
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospitalat Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri andis ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital'sstaff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington UniversitySchool of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medicalprofessionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adulthospital 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 ofMedicine is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and communityoutreach. It is the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis to hold theprestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute andmembership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish Hospitaland Washington University School of Medicine also are nationally recognized, with U.S. News & WorldReport consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation's elite.Divisionis a 32-bed single occupancy unit that provides care to oncology patients who arehospitalized for cancer treatment and symptom management, including support for immunosuppressionand/or neutropenia. The care is moderate to high acuity. Care includes high complexity interventionsserving patients on both the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Oncology services. The presence oftwo services provides broad oncology experiences for the nurse. Care is coordinated by amultidisciplinary team including oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers,
coordinators, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy and psycho-social support. Professional nursinggrowth and development are expected, encouraged and supported by the Oncology Nursing FellowshipProgram for new graduate nurses, the Career Ladder Program, the Oncology Nursing Society's (ONS)Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, and educational preparation for the Oncology Certified Nurse(OCN) program.
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
- Nursing
Experience
• No Experience
Supervisor Experience
• No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
• RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
• Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Experience
• <2 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
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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
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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:
medical oncology nursing, cancer patient care, inpatient nursing, bone marrow transplant care, oncology clinical nurse, patient assessment, care planning, patient education, multidisciplinary healthcare team, oncology nursing certification
Keywords:
medical oncology nursing, cancer patient care, inpatient nursing, bone marrow transplant care, oncology clinical nurse, patient assessment, care planning, patient education, multidisciplinary healthcare team, oncology nursing certification