Oncology RN Leader & Mentor

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

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe, KS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide expert nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate care using the nursing process and ensure safety, comfort and education for patients and families.

Join a team that values leadership, lifelong learning, and adherence to policies. This role offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Nurses hired after September 1, 2026, without a BSN will be required to sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at the time of hire and must complete a BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of hire into this role

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety, including order writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks and other established policies and practices.
• Answers patient/significant others phone calls, evaluate patient's needs, and triage patient care.
• Anticipates and intervenes in an appropriate and timely manner when there are concerns related to patient and staff safety.
• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Consistently role models individualized therapeutic communication based upon patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Coordinates health care services with hospital, vendors, physician's offices and other institutions.
• Delegates appropriately according to task situation, level of expertise and functions as an independent and supportive team member. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment where all team members thrive.
• Demonstrates critical thinking utilizing all aspects of the nursing process.
• Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts plan as needed.
• Identifies area for professional growth.
• Independently performs a comprehensive assessment to provide the most effective patient care for a given population.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Provides patient/family education using resources available.
• Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area: Unit specific certifications Consultation with experts In-services/rounds Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
• Utilizes technology correctly for functions related to patient care delivery, mandatory programs/competencies and policies/procedures.
• 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.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing

ADN-to-BSN agreement by fifth anniversary

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe, KS is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide expert nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate care using the nursing process and ensure safety, comfort and education for patients and families.

Join a team that values leadership, lifelong learning, and adherence to policies. This role offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.