Medical Oncology - Clinical Nurse

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. This role empowers nurses to work at the top of their license, ensuring professional development and leadership opportunities. With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, you will engage with patients and families to educate them on managing illnesses and navigating post-treatment care. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence, and take the next step in your nursing career with a firm that prioritizes your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Legal services

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment and evaluation.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety and quality.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Sign on bonus eligible!
• Open to new grads!

The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. It empowers nurses to work at the top of their license, own their career progression, and promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence. Moving to higher ladder levels results in a percentage pay increase aligned with the new job description.

Additional Preferred Requirements

Overview

Christian Hospital has served St. Louis and surrounding areas since 1903. It is ranked No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 6% of hospitals in the state.

It is nationally ranked as “high performing” in geriatrics and seven common procedures/conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke.

Northwest HealthCare, located six miles west of Christian Hospital, offers 24-hour emergency care, outpatient diagnostic, and imaging services.

Patients admitted to Oncology are primarily those with cancer, hematological disorders, anemia, immuno-compromised conditions, sickle cell disease, or other medical diagnoses such as pneumonia, diabetes, CHF, GI bleeding, and renal failure, aged 16 and above.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within nursing care standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engage in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patient, family, or caregiver, and ensuring communication across care continuum.
• Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work safely and in a constant state of alertness is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• No experience required

Supervisor Experience

• No experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, disability insurance, pension/403(b), 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, learning and development resources, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and adoption assistance. For more details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Benefits vary by position.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.