Day-Shift Outpatient Oncology RN | Compassionate Care

Mercy; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy South in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Outpatient Registered Nurse for the Oncology & Hematology team.

This full-time, day-shift role supports physicians, provides patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, and offers opportunities to grow in a specialty area. You'll perform assessments, prep patients, assist with procedures, educate patients, coordinate care, document in the EHR, and uphold safety and infection prevention while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, valid RN license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, review medical histories, obtain vital signs, and assess patient conditions
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Assist physicians with patient care and specialty procedures
• Provide patient education and help patients understand their plan of care
• Respond to patient questions, phone calls, test results, and follow-up needs
• Coordinate care and collaborate with physicians and other members of the care team
• Assist with laboratory, imaging, and referral needs
• Accurately document patient care in the electronic health record
• Maintain proper medication handling and safety practices
• Support infection prevention and maintain clean, well-stocked exam rooms
• Respond calmly and effectively to urgent situations within the clinic

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient-care skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn oncology

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Mercy South in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Outpatient Registered Nurse for the Oncology & Hematology team.

This full-time, day-shift role supports physicians, provides patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, and offers opportunities to grow in a specialty area. You'll perform assessments, prep patients, assist with procedures, educate patients, coordinate care, document in the EHR, and uphold safety and infection prevention while delivering compassionate care.