Day Shift Infusion RN: Oncology Care Champion

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Oncology Infusion Center. You will assess patients, administer infusion therapies, monitor responses, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary oncology team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and compassionate support to patients and families throughout treatment, with day shifts and a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, valid RN license to practice.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Previous experience is not required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients before, during, and after infusion treatments.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, hydration therapy, and other infusion medications.
• Monitor patients for treatment responses and adverse reactions.
• Access and maintain peripheral IVs, ports, and central lines.
• Collaborate with oncologists, APPs, pharmacists, and support staff to coordinate treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on medications, side effects, and ongoing care needs.
• Review lab results and communicate significant findings to the care team.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the EHR.
• Maintain oncology treatment safety standards and infection prevention practices.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families throughout the treatment process.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Patient education

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Mercy South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Oncology Infusion Center. You will assess patients, administer infusion therapies, monitor responses, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary oncology team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and compassionate support to patients and families throughout treatment, with day shifts and a 36-hour work week.