Infusion Oncology RN | Compassionate Care, Day Shift

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Oncology Infusion Center. The role involves coordinating patient care, administering chemotherapy, and educating patients and families throughout infusion therapies.

Location at the David M. Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO. Full-time, 36 hours/week, weekday day shifts, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based oncology nursing support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, valid RN license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Previous experience is not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infusion nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

Oncology nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Oncology Infusion Center. The role involves coordinating patient care, administering chemotherapy, and educating patients and families throughout infusion therapies.

Location at the David M. Sindelar Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO. Full-time, 36 hours/week, weekday day shifts, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based oncology nursing support.