Outpatient Oncology Infusion Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services · St Peters, MO · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Role Overview
Provides direct patient care in an outpatient oncology setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Ensures patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, participating in professional development activities.
- Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, communicating across care settings.
- Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
- Maintains safety standards, demonstrating alertness and safe work practices at all times.
Qualifications & Skills
- Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- No prior experience required, though 2+ years and oncology experience are preferred.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive role.