Clinical Nurse - Inpatient Oncology
Azza HealthCare Agency · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
This position provides direct patient care on a 32-bed leukemia and lymphoma unit, focusing on patients with blood cancers, chemotherapy, and immunosuppression support. It involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards, promoting patient and family-centered care, and educating on illness management and post-treatment needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and document individualized care plans with multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in professional development.
- Provide education to patients and families, ensuring understanding of care, medication, and home management.
Requirements
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Qualifications
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Preferred: Two years of experience.
- Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.
Benefits
This role offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, emphasizing patient safety, quality care, and professional growth.