- Specialty
- Oncology
- Type
- Contract
- Shift
- Days
Job description
Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details: Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Infusion Center - Mercy South Location: David M. Sindelar Cancer Center - 10050 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128 Full -Time | 36 Hours/Week | Mon-Fri | Day Shift | 8:00am-4:30pm What You'll Do As an Infusion RN, you will:
- 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
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Exceptional patient education and communication abilities
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary oncology team
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Desire to learn and grow within infusion and oncology nursing