Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care and education to the oncology outpatient population, including GYN Chemo infusion center. Delivers specialized patient care and education for individuals receiving chemo treatment in a medical office setting, in accordance with established procedures.

Job Description

Quality and Quantity

• Participates in quality improvement activities, to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates cost effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.
• Provides accurate and complete patient documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates safe work habits and is knowledgeable of all related requirements and practices relative to his/her job assignment.
• Has the knowledge of growth and development and demonstrates clinical expertise for ages of patients served. Possesses the ability to understand and react effectively to meet the patients’ needs.
• Observes professional service commitments; participates in quality management initiatives as assigned.
• Has excellent communication skills and is detail oriented.

 Job Knowledge

• Makes learning an expectation while providing opportunities to acquire the information and competencies needed to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Follows appropriate guidelines in dealing with difficult situations. Displays helpful attitude, listens to concerns, empathizes with situation, apologizes and takes responsibility for action.
• Directs and/or provides patient care which may include administering medication, chemotherapy infusions, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing standards of practice.
• Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan for providing exceptional patient care. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and supportive therapy for our patients. Incorporates this knowledge of Oncology to customize the care for each of their patients personal care needs.
• Provides accurate counsel and education to patients and/or family at an appropriate level of understanding for the patient and/or family member regarding their disease process and symptom management.

Initiative/Innovation

• Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings, skills day, and obtains OCN certification within two years.
• Participates in continued professional development, attending educational programs, in-services and meetings as needed.
• Involved in committees or projects.
• Offers constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives within the center.
• Attends required continuing education classes and/or completes annual competency requirements.

Responsiveness and Accountability

• Communicates effectively using positive verbal and nonverbal communication skills with all members of the health care community to ensure optimal patient outcomes and altering plan of care as needed.
• Follows AIDET (acknowledge-introduce-duration-explanation-thank you) communication with patient and family members.
• Treats visitors and patients with respect and professionalism at all times. Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction.

Dependability/Work Habits

• Maintains proper attendance as outlined in the Department of Medical Oncology policies and procedures. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and adheres to policies regarding rest and meal breaks.
• Records work time accurately and properly.
• Wears appropriate identification. Demonstrates adherence to grooming/dress policy of department.

Work Relationships

• Maintains a working relationship with colleagues and all essential external contacts to promote adequate and appropriate care for patients and high level of service to internal and external physicians.
• Follows SBAR (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) communication with the medical team.
• Works with clinical nurse coordinators and physicians on development and selection of appropriate patient interventions.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, physicians and employees of other departments. Displays a helpful, positive attitude at all times. Follows established service steps by acknowledging individual, clarifying situation, meeting or exceeding the need and confirming satisfaction.
• Initiates and maintains professional relationships with patients and their families. Able to adapt and provide support in diverse situations dealing with patient and family dynamics as they struggle with the diagnosis of cancer.

Planning and Organization

• Takes action and makes decisions required to meet or exceed customer expectations in a way that minimizes risk to customers, faculty, staff and the organization.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Requires extensive safety training
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Alternative work schedules
• Exposure to chemicals
• Requires protective devices
• Exposure to animals
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient setting
• Satellite locations

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN Licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on work location, in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Outpatient Oncology (2 Years), Nursing In Oncology (2 Years)

Skills:

Active Listening, Bone Marrow Transplant, Clinical Care, Clinical Experience, Continued Learning, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Emergency Care, Epic EHR, Family Centered Care, Family Support, General Nursing, Hematology and Oncology, Interpersonal Relationships, IV Infusions, Nursing Practice, Oncology, Oral Communications, Patient Education, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Grade

S26-H

Salary Range

$29.22 - $50.81 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.