Cancer Center Procedural Resource Nurse

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a part-time Cancer Center Procedural Resource Nurse for days at the Indian Creek location. The role performs nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, with emphasis on procedural support and patient safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating procedures, assisting physicians, administering medications and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.
• Must complete BSN within five years of hire as RN.
• Current active multi-state RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient information (lab results, radiology reports, orders) to ensure safe workflow.
• Prepare and assist physicians with procedures (patient positioning, site prep, meds/supplies).
• Assess patients’ physiological and psychosocial status and plan follow-up care.
• Administer peri-procedural medications and sedation per policy.
• Oversee maintenance, transport, and cleaning of instrumentation and equipment.
• Support department quality improvement activities and shared governance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Peri-procedural care

Medication administration

Sedation administration

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within five years

RN licensure (multi-state)

Job description

Position Title Cancer Center Procedural Resource Nurse Days - Part Time Indian Creek

Main Position Summary / Career Interest: Shift Flexibility: Work 4x8s Monday - Friday or 3 shifts one week, 2 shifts the next (8 hours)

Provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Coordinates patient information such as lab results, radiology reports, history and physicals and physician orders in an efficient organized manner to facilitate safe and efficient workflow. Prepares and assists the physician with procedures (positioning of patient, prep of appropriate site, obtaining correct medications and supplies). Performs patient assessment by assimilating data about the patients physiological and psychosocial status, safety concerns, self -care, educational needs, supportive services needs, and discharge planning. Performs appropriate follow up care after the procedures (dressing of site, physical assessment to include vital signs and neuro checks, and notifies physician immediately of any untoward effects). Administers peri-procedural medications and sedation as per hospital policy. Coordinates maintenance, transport, processing and cleaning of instrumentation and equipment as per hospital policy. Assists in daily clinic upkeep, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, code cart checks, blood glucose monitoring, and maintenance of par levels for supplies. Assists in the development and implementation of department quality improvement activities. Coordinates care delivery and utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care. Demonstrates professionalism by practicing, maintaining, and increasing knowledge of nursing and healthcare trends through evidenced based practice. Engages in shared governance model and promotes culture of respect Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Associate Degree Nursing or higher degree
Must complete BSN within five years of hire as RN 1 or more years of RN experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree Nursing
Pre/Post procedure experience

Required Licensure and Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.
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Time Type

Part time

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.