Oncology Research Nurse (RN)

University of Kansas Medical Center; Fairway (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Oncology Research Nurse (RN) for the KU Clinical Research Center. The role involves comprehensive nursing care, data collection, and coordination of cancer treatment plans.

Strong emphasis on IV therapy, chemotherapy/biotherapy knowledge, and collaboration with the care team. BSN preferred and BLS required, with a multi-state RN license. Full-time, day hours at KU Clinical Research Center.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN to be completed within 5 years of hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing; 1+ year med-surg/acute care; 1+ year oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data to inform diagnoses and plans; documents changes in the medical record.
• Communicates reports to other care providers.
• Coordinates care delivery using available resources to promote continuum of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge in IV therapy and hydration.
• Promotes health and safety for patients and families.
• Evaluates progress toward desired outcomes and updates plans as needed.
• Implements care plans and ensures timely, appropriate delivery of treatments.
• Manages cancer treatment knowledge, side effects, and patient education.
• Applies evidence-based practice to improve care quality and outcomes.
• Works closely with experienced clinicians for supervision and guidance.
• Infusion/treatment duties and knowledge of chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
• Radiation oncology knowledge including side effects and triage coordination.

Skills

IV therapy

Oncology nursing

Care coordination

Patient assessment

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years of hire

Job description

Position Title

Oncology Research Nurse (RN)

Days - Full Time

KU Clinical Research Center 4350

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 your next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-55552

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.