Medical Oncology - Clinical Nurse
Company: BJC
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Additional Information About the Role -
Inpatient Medical Oncology - 3/12 Hour Shifts (rotaing or nights
available) - Expert Pay Eligible - Sign on Bonus Eligible - Located
in Parkview Tower on BJH North Campus 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.
Overview 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 11800 is a 32-bed single occupancy 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 Career Ladder Program, the Oncology
Nursing Society's (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, and
educational preparation for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
program. Preferred Qualifications 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. - Participates in activities that promote patient
safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in
professional development. - Develops, implements, and documents
individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with
other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or
caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and
standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures
communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. -
Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical,
psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care,
including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and
population-specific needs. - 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 Education - Nursing Diploma/Associate's -
Nursing Experience - No Experience Supervisor Experience - No
Experience Licenses & Certifications - RN Preferred Requirements
Education - Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience - <2 years
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 - 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 combines vacation, sick
days, holidays and personal time - Adoption assistance To learn
more, go to our Benefits Summary. *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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