Oncology RN: Lead, Mentor & Care Coordination

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse in Kansas City to provide safe, holistic patient care across the continuum. You will use the nursing process, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and mentor others while maintaining high standards of practice.

Responsibilities include triage, direct patient care including chemotherapy and supportive therapies, and ongoing professional development in line with departmental policies and Kansas Nurse Practice Act

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kansas or a compact state.
• CPR/AED/BLS certification required.
• Associate degree in nursing or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to medication safety policies including order writing formats and double checks.
• Answers calls, triages patient care needs, and prioritizes patient safety.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Provides direct nursing care including oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Demonstrates leadership, mentors others, and supports lifelong learning.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Licensure (Kansas or compact)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse in Kansas City to provide safe, holistic patient care across the continuum. You will use the nursing process, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and mentor others while maintaining high standards of practice.

Responsibilities include triage, direct patient care including chemotherapy and supportive therapies, and ongoing professional development in line with departmental policies and Kansas Nurse Practice Act