Oncology Research Nurse (RN)

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Oncology Research Nurse (RN) for daytime, full-time hours at the KU Clinical Research Center. Monday through Friday, four 9-hour shifts, with no weekends or holidays.

The RN will provide professional nursing care across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, including cancer therapies, IV therapy, and symptom management. Collaboration with the care team is essential for safe, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire
• 1+ years med surg/acute care
• 1+ years oncology experience

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data to determine diagnosis or issues.
• Performs patient assessments and documents in medical record.
• Documents changes and omissions of the plan.
• Communicates with other care providers.
• Coordinates care delivery and utilizes resources.

Skills

Patient assessment

IV therapy

Chemotherapy knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN in progress/within 5 years

Job description

Position Title Oncology Research Nurse (RN) Days - Full Time KU Clinical Research Center 4350

Position Summary / Career Interest: Monday - Friday Work FOUR 9 hour shifts No Weekends or Holidays. 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.
• Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely.
• 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 management.
• 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

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-55552

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.