Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Overland Park is seeking an experienced Oncology Infusion Nurse to float days. You will provide comprehensive nursing care focused on assessment, planning and evaluation for oncology patients.

Requirements include nursing licensure, BSN within 5 years or higher, 1+ year med/surg and oncology experience, and BLS. The role offers full-time hours in a dynamic oncology unit with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (or higher) required.
• Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire as RN.
• 1+ years med surg/acute care experience.
• 1+ years oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrate competence in critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Assess patient status using physical exams, labs, and interviews.
• Deliver IV therapy including hydration, chemotherapy, biotherapy and blood products.
• Manage patient care with knowledge of cancer treatment and side effects.
• Educate patients and families about disease and treatment plans.
• Contribute to orientation, education, and evaluation of new staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and research staff on studies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal relationships

Technical skills

Patient education

Nursing process

IV therapy

Oncology knowledge

Research collaboration

Staff orientation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN in progress / BSN within 5 years

High School Diploma

Job description

Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float Days - Full Time KUCC - Overland Park

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing

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

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. 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.