Oncology Nurse (RN)

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Missouri is seeking an Oncology Nurse to provide professional nursing care across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for oncology patients. The role requires nursing licensure, an Associate Degree in Nursing with BSN pursued within five years, and oncology infusion knowledge.

Responsibilities include data collection, care coordination, IV therapy administration, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma and Nursing degree.
• RN must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Current active multi-state RN license and BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data to determine diagnoses and issues and documents in the medical record.
• Communicates findings to the care team and coordinates care delivery.
• Manages infusion/chemo and blood product administration per unit standards.
• Cares for patients with cancer, including treatment side effects and symptom management.
• Ensures safety, quality, and evidence-based practice in all care activities.
• Collaborates with experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

IV therapy

Oncology knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

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

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. a) Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. b) Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan.
• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
• Coordinates care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration
• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
• Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
• Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.
• Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
• Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
• Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
• Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
• Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom managment. Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met.
• 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 Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 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) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.