Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float to provide professional nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. This full-time role at KUCC in Overland Park requires BLS and RN licensure with multistate eligibility.

Oncology experience and BSN preferred, with strong IV therapy and patient education skills. Eligibility includes thorough nursing assessment, inter-professional collaboration, and commitment to continuous education,

Qualifications

• Implementing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide education to patients and families about disease and treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and participate in staff orientation and education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Assesses patient status using physical assessment, labs, diagnostics, and interviews.
• Provides care for oncology patients including IV therapy, hydrations, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products.
• Manages patient care based on cancer knowledge and treatment side effects.
• Educates patients and families about disease and treatment plans.
• Contributes to orientation and education of new staff and community.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Nursing assessment

IV therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

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

Position Title

Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float

Days - Full Time

KUCC - Overland Park

Position Summary / Career Interest

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

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient.
• Assesses and interprets the patient status utilizing physical assessment, laboratory and diagnostic procedure results, and the patient interview. Uses this information to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy, i.e., hydration, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products.
• Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
• Provides education to the patient and family regarding disease and treatment plan.
• Contributes to the orientation, education, and evaluation of new staff and the community.
• Consults with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding pertinent patient issues and collaborates with research staff regarding ongoing studies.
• 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
• Associate Degree Nursing (or higher degree)

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire as RN
• 1 or more years med surg/acute care
• 1 or more years oncology experience

Required Licensure And Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• 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.

Preferred Licensure And Certification

• Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-54518

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.