Staff Position

Oncology Infusion Therapy Team Lead/Charge Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$37-53/hour

Posted 6 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care1,394 beds
Setting
Outpatient

Pay

Estimated pay

$37-53/hour

Qualifications

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Resume

License

Missouri Nursing License

Other

Eligible to work in US

Description

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Additional Information About the Role

Siteman Cancer Center West County is a satellite location that features an outpatient treatment area for patients to come in for scheduled appointments to receive chemotherapy, blood products, IV hydration, central line and port care, phlebotomy, etc. The scheduled infusion space is staffed with staff nurses and patient care technicians.

Position Highlights

Barnes Jewish West County Siteman Cancer Center
Leadership Opportunity!
Monday-Friday (5) 8 hr shifts
No weekends - No holiday - No Call
BSN required
Benefit eligible on first day of month after start
2 years plus RN experience required
Recent inpatient or outpatient Oncology experience required

Cancer | Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | St. Louis, MO

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Team Lead/Charge Nurse join our dedicated oncology team at BJWC Siteman Cancer Center. In this leadership role, you'll support and guide nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure the highest standards of oncology practice.

The ideal candidate will have experience in administering infusions therapies and have a strong commitment to providing high quality patient centered care in a supportive environment and excellent communication, critical thinking and organizational skills. Strong IV insertion and port access skills needed.

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Under the direction of manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates and documents the nursing process of assigned unit as needed.

Responsibilities

Critically assesses patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes consults to interprofessional team as appropriate. Assessment, reassessment, and intake screenings are performed using expert clinical skills, incorporates clinical inquiry, and EBP.

Supports teams to ensure patients plan of care reflects application of holistic clinical knowledge and skills to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporates the interprofessional team and caregiver/family input, and identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

Addresses gap between current and evidence-based practice and linkage to clinical assessments and outcome metrics. Leads the organization of resources and uses chain of command appropriately to prevent and manage safety events. Leads interprofessional rounds, discussions and/or patient conferences. Role models respect, equity, and empathy in interactions with diverse and vulnerable populations through care delivery (e.g., support for emotional, spiritual, and cultural preferences of patient, family, and/or other caregivers). Leads or co-leads interdepartmental problems solving while supporting institutional and unit/clinic standards, for safe patient care.

Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence-based practices (e.g., participates in journal club, facilitates practice change based on new knowledge, recommends new standards of care or revisions to current standards, conduct a literature search to support unit or organizational goals, disseminate new knowledge obtained from relevant conference or continuing education). Lead or co-lead a unit-based or hospital level improvement committee, an EBP/research project, new process or technology team, council, or standard work development and meets attendance expectations. Intervene and educate peers regarding safe practice and utilization of HRO (High Reliability Organization) tools. Complete formal preceptor or mentor training and then serve as an active preceptor or mentor to colleagues or students. Consider pursuit of advanced education.

Analyzes gap in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care. Leads or co-leads efforts to integrate findings from clinical documentation reports to revise or improve care delivery or evidence-based practice.

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

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Reg Nurse - Board Certified

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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

BJC HealthCare Job ID #106746. Posted job title: Team Lead/Charge Nurse - Infusionology Outpatient - Siteman Cancer Center

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(131 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

Its a teaching hospital, you use all your nursing skills, and the nurse to pt ratio is ok .

Cons

Sometimes Staffing is a challenge

Sithandiwe M

Behavioral Health (RN)

Nov '22 - May '23

Review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Mar 26, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
1,394 beds

ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110

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Employer

BJC HealthCare

About

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

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