Outpatient Nurse - Radiation Oncology Proton Beam

Job Opportunity in Radiation Oncology

Great opportunity in an outpatient area! Monday - Friday, days. No weekends, holidays, or call. (4) 10 hour shifts OR (5) 8 hour shifts. BSN differential. Pediatric patient involvement. Located lower level of Center for Advanced Medicine.

Additional preferred requirements include oncology or procedural experience, port experience, PALS certification, and acceptance of ADN/BSN/MSN candidates.

Overview: 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.

The Radiation Oncology Department houses a variety of therapeutic equipment, including 8 linear accelerators; a full Brachytherapy suite; a Gamma Knife center; two CT simulators and a dedicated MRI unit. Radiation Oncology is also building a proton facility due to open in January 2010. The department supports two radiation therapy technology programs and a medical dosimeter programs via affiliations with local universities.

Preferred qualifications include providing direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities include promoting patient and family centered care, participating in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance, developing, implementing, and documenting individual plans of care, using critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and ensuring the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Minimum requirements include a nursing diploma or associate's degree, no experience required. Preferred requirements include a bachelor's degree in nursing and 2-5 years of experience.

Benefits and legal statement: BJC Total Rewards offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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, and adoption assistance. Equal opportunity employer.