Additional Job Information 36 Hours per Week Sign-On Bonus Eligible Expert Pay
– BJCcareers Days 12 hour shift utilized in clinical areas, may start at 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9 am Weekend Rotation as Required by Department Benefits Eligible Job ID: 1220578 Employment Status: Full-Time More Information: Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals.
Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Alvin J.
Siteman Cancer Center¿at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine¿is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and community outreach.
It is the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St.
Louis to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute and membership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine also are nationally recognized, with U.S.News & World Report consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation’s elite.
Division 7900 is a 38 bed unit that provides care to oncology patients who are hospitalized for cancer treatment and symptom management, including support for immunosuppression and/or neutropenia.
The care is moderate to high acuity.
Care includes high complexity interventions serving patients on both the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Oncology services.
The presence of two services provides broad oncology experiences for the nurse.
Care is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team including oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, coordinators, social workers, spiritual care, pharmacy and psycho-social support.
Professional nursing growth and development are expected, encouraged and supported by the Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program for new graduate nurses, the Professional Nurse Development Program (PNDP), the Oncology Nursing Society’s (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, and educational preparation for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) program.
Overview Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
Responsibilities Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient’s physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
Evaluates patient’s response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient’s stay.
Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
Participates in professional development.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements Degree Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Degree Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options Pension Plan/403(b) Plan 401(k) plan Tuition Assistance Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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