GYN Oncology Nurse - Hourly

Northshore Home Health Care; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Community benefits

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Oncology to care for patients on a focused 30-bed unit addressing female-related issues, primarily GYN Oncology. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality oncology nursing care, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, symptom and pain management, palliative, and hospice support.

Night shifts are required, typically 3-12 hour shifts, with emphasis on patient-centered

Qualifications

• Current RN license required; Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• No prior experience required; <2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and meds.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with clear goals.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety-conscious

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Oncology to provide comprehensive care on a specialized 30-bed unit focused on female-related issues, primarily GYN Oncology.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Educating patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promoting patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans with clear goals.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and values.

Qualifications And Skills

• Current RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• No prior experience required, but less than two years of experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.

Additional Details

• Provides care for moderate to high-acuity patients requiring complex interventions, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, symptom and pain management, palliative, and hospice care.
• Requires working night shifts, typically 3-12 hour shifts.
• Focus on patient-centered care, teamwork, and professional development.

Benefits include:

• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• community benefits

This role emphasizes delivering high-quality oncology nursing care within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.