Clinical Nurse BMT Oncology 9800

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center seeks a registered nurse for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Unit (6900) to provide direct patient care, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in line with nursing standards.

The unit offers high-acuity care with chemotherapy support and multidisciplinary collaboration. BSN preferred; BSN/ADN accepted; rotating schedule and sign-on bonus eligible.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree accepted; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on illness, home care, and medication administration.
• Develops and documents plans of care with the interprofessional team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Nursing

Bachelor's Degree (Nursing)

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• 32 BMT Oncology unit
• BSN or ADN accepted
• Rotating schedule
• Sign on bonus eligible

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 Leukemia/Lymphoma Unit (6900) provides care to patients who are hospitalized for Chemotherapy, pain management, symptom management related to chemotherapy and support for immunosuppression and/or neutropenia. This 34 bed unit consists of private rooms with eight hepa filtered rooms. The care is moderate to high acuity providing care with a high complexity of interventions which includes Leukemia care, Autologous Stem Cell transplants, Donor cellular infusions, post allogeneic complications, Graft vs. Host disease and a focus on Clinical trials. The multidisciplinary group of care providers includes Bone Marrow transplant physicians, oncology nurses, Case managers, coordinators, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy and psycho-social support.

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

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
• 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
• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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