Outpatient Nurse

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct nursing care for outpatient theranostics patients in radiation oncology.

The role includes assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and coordinating with an interprofessional team to ensure safe, effective treatment. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, educating patients and families about radiation therapy and home care expectations, and delivering

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with strong clinical assessment and care-planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interprofessional environment.
• Sound judgment, safety focus, and ability to educate and communicate with patients and families.
• Proficiency in documentation and maintaining accurate, individualized care records.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and document individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with the interprofessional team to support safe, effective treatment.
• Maintain patient safety by monitoring conditions, recognizing changes, and responding appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about radiation therapy, treatment expectations, and home care instructions.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered support throughout the outpatient care experience.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Job description

Provide direct nursing care for outpatient theranostics patients in radiation oncology.

Key Duties

• Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and document individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with the interprofessional team to support safe, effective treatment.
• Maintain patient safety by monitoring conditions, recognizing changes, and responding appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about radiation therapy, treatment expectations, and home care instructions.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered support throughout the outpatient care experience.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed nursing experience with strong clinical assessment and care-planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interprofessional environment.
• Sound judgment, attention to safety, and ability to educate and communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Proficiency in documentation and maintaining accurate, individualized care records.