Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float

Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kansas Health System is seeking an Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float to join the KUCC Overland Park team. The role is full-time days and provides comprehensive nursing care across the cancer infusion services.

The nurse will perform the full nursing process, administer IV therapies (including chemotherapy), and educate patients and families on disease and treatment plans. Collaboration with the research team and ongoing staff education are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a nursing degree (RN) and active licensure.
• Education and certification in oncology nursing preferred (Chemo Certification not required).
• Experience in med-surg/acute care and oncology is preferred.
• BLS certification required (AHA/BCLS).
• Must maintain current multistate RN license and meet state requirements.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess patient status with exams, labs, and diagnostic results.
• Deliver IV therapy including chemotherapy and blood products.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and educate patient and family.
• Participate in orientation and education of new staff and community.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

IV therapy

Patient education

Staff education

Ausbildung

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing (or higher degree)

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Jobbeschreibung

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].

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