Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Plan

401-K matching

Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for their Pratt, KS location. The ideal candidate will provide nursing care, assess patient status, and collaborate with a healthcare team. Key responsibilities include administering medications and documentation of patient care. A competitive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Applicants should have an accredited nursing degree and current RN license.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably in oncology.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Ability to handle and lift patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement nursing care and treatment.
• Assess patient health status and document findings.
• Administer medications and therapies under supervision.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

RN state license

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse to join our team in Pratt, KS offices.

The typical work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with no major holidays, no on-call and no weekends.

As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years being established in Kansas, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to communities across the state. Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 18 locations throughout the state. Our management and physician teams continue to be recognized in our communities for Excellence in Healthcare! With our mission in mind, we value each and every employee for their life‑saving expertise and the role they play in making our patients’ lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuable resource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission.

In CCK’s partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, we are able to extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including:

• Medical Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Plan
• 401-K with a matching component
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• FSA and HSA
• Legal Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off Plan
• Wellness & Perks Programs

Position Overview

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. This role requires collaboration amongst coworkers and other departments, as well as providers. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patient regarding status and medical history. Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider and takes appropriate action based on standard or verbal orders.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central line catheter devices.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintains work environment.
• Restocks the supply area as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains all disinfection protocols. Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care.
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assists patients in locating available community resources.
• Other duties as assigned. Inter professional collaboration.
• Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
• Attends required, applicable meetings.
• Keeps current licensure and requirements for the same including continuing medical education.
• Remains current on all compliance requirements and in part, demonstrates knowledge of Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws and guidelines with regards to patient’s records and information.
• Ensures all applicable policies and procedures of the company and Network are followed.
• Other responsibilities or duties as assigned.

See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g. transplant, infusion) as applicable.

Specialty Specific Requirements

• For Transplant RNs: Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell rescue.
• Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following rescue in collaboration with transplant physician and/or supervisor.
• Reports data to company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries.
• Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.
• For Primary Nurses assigned to a Physician: Manages medication refill requests from pharmacies, documenting details in patient charts.
• Advocates for patients. Supports their empowerment in the care process.
• Facilitates referrals as part of the care plan, treatment course, or advance care planning, in collaboration with scheduling teams, and as directed by a provider.
• Acts as the patient liaison between healthcare providers and patients.
• Assists patients in accessing community resources as needed.
• Assumes additional duties as assigned, including infusion room nursing coverage.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

Work Environment

There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work is performed in a medical office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and physicians.