Outpatient Oncology RN — Compassionate Care & Growth

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

Job summary

Mercy South is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse in Oncology & Hematology to join the outpatient team at the David M. Sindelar Cancer Center.

You’ll work with physicians and a collaborative care team to provide compassionate, patient‑centered care, from assessments to education and care coordination. The role offers a day shift, Mon-Fri schedule (8:00am–4:30pm), with 40 hours per week in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Current, valid RN license)
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Previous oncology experience not required

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 care team members.
• 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Electronic documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Mercy South is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse in Oncology & Hematology to join the outpatient team at the David M. Sindelar Cancer Center.

You’ll work with physicians and a collaborative care team to provide compassionate, patient‑centered care, from assessments to education and care coordination. The role offers a day shift, Mon-Fri schedule (8:00am–4:30pm), with 40 hours per week in an outpatient setting.