Oncology Infusion Nurse (RN)

The University of Kansas Health System • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse license required for state the clinic is located in, at the time of hire (Kansas or Missouri).
• Must obtain additional state license, to possess both Kansas and Missouri licensing within 6 months of hire.
• Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 1 or more years med surg/acute care
• 1 or more years oncology experience
• Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues.
• Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely.
• Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan.
• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
• Coordinates care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration
• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
• Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
• Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.
• Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
• Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
• Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
• Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
• Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom managment.
• Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree