Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Oncology ICU

Oncology Voice Network LLC; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Oncology ICU, Cambridge Tower A. This full-time, day-shift role supports nurses by delivering essential patient care with compassion and efficiency, including basic nursing tasks, vital signs, and documentation.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, assisting with activities of daily living, and promptly communicating changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA license or completion of Gold Standard Intern Program.
• Fundamentals of nursing courses or 18 months in a patient care role.
• BLS/ACLS as applicable within 14 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional, clinical, and technical competencies for the unit.
• Document care and vital signs in the patient system.
• Maintain clean, safe patient rooms and environments.
• Provide basic nursing support including ADLs and vital signs.
• Notify RN of any changes in patient condition or needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Pulse oximetry

ADLs

I&O

Hand hygiene

Safety precautions

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA certification

Gold Standard Intern Program

Fundamentals of Nursing

18 months patient care experience

Job description

# Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Oncology ICUThe University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KSVisit company websiteFULL-TIMEPosted Sep 23, 2026## Job DescriptionPosition Title Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Oncology ICU Cambridge Tower A Position Summary / Career Interest The Patient Care Assistant is an unlicensed staff member who is accountable to and completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner, with excellent customer service at all times. Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills related to delegated tasks. Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: Vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL's; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; apply/remove compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies; additional skills to meet unit needs. Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc. Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment. Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles. They care for the patient in restraints; including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions. Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues. Must complete other duties as assigned. Full-time, day-shift. Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. • Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL’s; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; applying/removing compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies. Additional skills to meet unit needs. • Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc. • Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment. • Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but is not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit. • Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles. • Cares for the patient in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions. • Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, and any other patient needs, concerns or issues. • 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 • High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program • AND one of the following: • Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program • Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses • Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role Required Licensure And Certification • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days Time Type Full time Job Requisition ID R-56894 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.