Team Lead Charge Siteman Outpatient Oncology Infusion West County

About the role

Siteman Cancer Center West County is a satellite location featuring an outpatient treatment area where patients receive scheduled chemotherapy, blood products, IV hydration, central line and port care, phlebotomy, and related services. The infusion space is staffed by staff nurses and patient care technicians.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Infusion Therapy Oncology Team Lead Charge RN to join our dedicated oncology team. The ideal candidate will have experience administering infusion therapies and a strong commitment to providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a supportive environment, with excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Under the direction of the manager, this role plans, directs, and coordinates unit activities on a designated shift, performs direct patient care as needed, and serves as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. The position assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the assigned unit.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8‑hour rotating shifts
• No weekends, no holidays, no call
• Benefit eligible on the first day of the month after start date

Responsibilities

• Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assesses patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes consults to the interprofessional team as appropriate.
• Leads development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patient, family, or caregiver, per established guidelines and standards.
• Applies expert holistic clinical knowledge to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, incorporate team and caregiver/family input, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence‑based practices (e.g., participates in journal club, facilitates practice change, recommends new or revised standards, conducts literature searches, disseminates knowledge from conferences or continuing education).
• Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice (e.g., community health events, patient/family education groups, advisory boards, ethics committees, adjunct faculty roles, leadership in specialty organizations).
• Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Leads evaluation of the patient and family experience, adjusting care to improve satisfaction and quality.
• BJC has designated this a safety‑sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function.

Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2–5 years of nursing experience
• Supervisor experience: Not required
• Licenses & Certifications: Current RN license

Qualifications

• Preferred education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Preferred experience: 5–10 years of nursing experience
• Oncology experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance