BMT Oncology - Part Time, Registered Nurse- BJC Healthcare
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
* Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
* Expert Pay Eligible
* Benefits Eligible
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. Employees in Oncology Services work side
by side with Washington University medical oncologists providing
treatment and coordination care for patients with a variety of
cancers. Employees provide immediate access for patients
experiencing physical and/or emotional distress due to the cancer
diagnosis and assistance navigating the complex treatment
plans.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the St. Louis region s top adult
hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and Jewish
Hospitals to become Missouri s largest hospital, it continues the
traditions of its predecessors along with its partner, Washington
University School of Medicine, in providing cutting-edge
treatments, educating future medical professionals and working to
make our community as healthy as it can be.
For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021,
Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked.
The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be
designated as a Magnet hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been
redesignated consistently since.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a teaching hospital staffed by more than
1,500 Washington University Physicians, the clinical practice for
the Washington University School of medicine. The academic medicine
partnership has developed many treatments and procedures that are
now common across the globe.
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Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care activities including assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the
guidelines of the standards of nursing care to
hematology/oncology/gynecology/BMT/Cellular Therapy patients who
require a high level of clinical expertise.
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Responsibilities
* Understands the unique learning needs of patients and families
who are experiencing a life crisis. Educates patients and their
families on disease process, management of
illness/injury/treatment, support resources, infection prevention
techniques, and essential daily tasks to prepare for discharge.
* Provides care to acutely and critically ill patients in a highly
technical and ongoing monitoring environment. These patients are
facing life-threatening problems with varying needs, which require
extensive medication protocols and therapies. Educates patients and
their families on disease process, management of
illness/injury/treatment, support resources, infection prevention
techniques, and essential daily tasks to prepare for next
transition of care.
* Develops, implements, and revises 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 to complex critical treatment
modalities and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the
patient's stay. Demonstrates expertise and critical thinking skills
to assess and evaluate patient's/family's physical, psychosocial
and emotional needs Demonstrates ability to promote positive
interpersonal relationships in patient/family-centered
environment.
* Provide complex nursing care (assessments, monitoring,
interventions, and education) for pediatric hematology/oncology
patients and stem cell/BMT patients, including;
- administer chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive care within
guidelines of specific protocols, including CART-T cells, NK cell,
MIBG, etc.
- verify and validate chemotherapy protocols, orders, and
chemotherapy dosing
- transfuse blood products
- administer antimicrobial therapy
- provide electrolyte and fluid balance
- provide psychosocial support
- obtain research specimens and pharmacokinetic samples
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Minimum Requirements
* Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
* 2-5 years Experience
* RN License
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
* Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse
* Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
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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
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we re committed to providing you and your family with
benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional,
social and financial well-being.
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal
services available first day of the month after hire date
* Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
* Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
* 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 combines vacation, sick days, holidays and
personal time
* Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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