Clinical Nurse – GYN Oncology

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri seeks an RN to provide direct patient care in a specialized 30-bed unit focused on GYN Oncology, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, symptom and hospice care. Care involves high acuity and complex interventions, coordinated by a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and compassionate, culturally sensitive care, with a focus on quality outcomes and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid RN license required.
• No experience required; two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medications.
• Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with team members, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe practices.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education and communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

RN license

Job description

Provides direct patient care in a specialized 30-bed unit focused on GYN Oncology, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, symptom, pain, palliative, and hospice care. Care involves moderate to high acuity and complex interventions, coordinated by a multidisciplinary team of oncology-trained nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy, psycho-social support, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medications.
• Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with team members, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license required.
• Experience: No experience required; two years of experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Strong communication, assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork skills are essential. The role involves delivering complex patient care within a collaborative environment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.