Clinical Nurse - Oncology

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Missouri is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct patient care on a 32-bed oncology unit, with night shifts (3–12 hours). The role supports complex cancer care, including chemotherapy support and pain management.

BSN or ADN qualified, two years of experience preferred; safe work in safety-sensitive environment; collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license is required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across care continuum.
• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.

Skills

Patient education

Care planning

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care to a 32-bed oncology unit specializing in blood cancers, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 3 or 4:1. The role is suitable for BSN or ADN qualified nurses and may consider GNs. It requires working 3-12 hour night shifts. The care provided includes moderate to high acuity, involving complex interventions such as chemotherapy support, pain management, radiation assistance, and blood product intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across care continuum.
• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license; Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience is not mandatory, but two years of experience is preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a safety-sensitive environment.

Additional Info

The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. It is part of a hospital recognized for excellence in nursing care and cancer treatment, with a multidisciplinary team supporting patient needs.