Oncology Unit Coordinator - Cancer Center

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Oncology Unit Coordinator for the Cancer Center in Liberty, MO. This full-time role leads clinical staff, manages assignments, and drives throughput and productivity while partnering with the Nurse Manager and HR for performance management.

Required are a nursing degree with RN licensure and BLS certification; BSN is required upon hire for certain hires, with ADN-to-BSN options for others. Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• BSN required upon hire for nurses hired after Nov 1, 2025; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete BSN within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, throughput management, and staffing to matrix.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of staff.
• Ensures compliance with standards through ongoing monitoring and performance management.
• Mentors staff and drives unit performance improvement and productivity targets.

Skills

Charge nurse responsibilities

Staff management

Throughput management

Hiring & onboarding

Performance evaluation

Staff education

Performance improvement

Budget awareness

Clinical leadership

Nursing license

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN required upon hire (post-11/01/2025)

ADN to BSN bridge (within 6 months)

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

## Oncology Unit Coordinator - Cancer CenterApply: Liberty, MO: Full time: Posted Today: R-58252# Position TitleOncology Unit Coordinator - Cancer CenterDays - Full TimeKUCC - Liberty## Position Summary / Career Interest:Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs. Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs. Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff. Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff. Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management. Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction. Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance. Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.* Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.* Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.* Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.* Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.* Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.* Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.* Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.* 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* Bachelor Degree Nursing* Southwest KC Market Locations: Nurses hired after November 1, 2025, BSN degree is required upon hire. For ADN prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date, must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date. **Preferred Education and Experience*** Master Degree Nursing* 2 or more years of clinical experience **Required Licensure and Certification*** Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)* Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or compact license **Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Professional Nursing Certification ## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-58252