Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients before, during, and after infusion treatments
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, hydration therapy, and other infusion medications
- Monitor patients closely for treatment responses and adverse reactions
- Access and maintain peripheral IVs, ports, and central lines
- Collaborate with oncologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and support staff to coordinate treatment plans
- Educate patients and families on medications, side effects, symptom management, and ongoing care needs
- Review laboratory results and communicate significant findings to the care team
- Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic health record
- Maintain oncology treatment safety standards and infection prevention practices
- Provide compassionate support to patients and families throughout the treatment process
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current, valid RN license
- CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Exceptional patient education and communication abilities
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary oncology team
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Desire to learn and grow within infusion and oncology nursing