Radiology Nurse II

OMC Olathe Medical Center, Inc.; Olathe (KS); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking a Radiology Nurse II. This RN role provides safe, holistic patient care within the radiology/oncology context, leading care coordination and mentoring others.

The position emphasizes continuous learning and professional development in line with Kansas nursing standards. Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, patient education, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Nurses must hold an RN license in Kansas or a compact state.
• ADN to BSN agreement must be signed if BSN not yet held, with completion by fifth anniversary.
• CPR/AED/BLS certification required; additional unit-specific affirmations may be required.

Responsabilités

• Adheres to medication safety policies including order writing, administration, and double checks.
• Triage patient needs, answer calls, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct nursing care including chemotherapy and oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentors team members; fosters a safe, learning-focused environment.
• Educates patients and families using available resources.

Connaissances

Nursing process

Leadership

Critical thinking

Patient education

Triage

Oncology care

Formation

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN by fifth anniversary

Description du poste

Position Title Radiology Nurse II Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care. He/she provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. He/she integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families through the continuum of care. The RN collaborates with others to integrate assessment and input of the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team. He/she ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem solving. The RN integrates and communicates knowledge and sensitivity to patient's psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age specific needs. He/she practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

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.

Required Education and Experience

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

Required Licensure and Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days Some units will require additional unit-specific affirmations/certifications/work experience

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-57465

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.

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.

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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.