Surgical Oncology RN — Night Shift Leader

LHC New Liberty Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical Oncology unit at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. This role requires providing holistic nursing care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and mentoring others.

Time schedule includes 6:45 pm - 7:15 am shifts and ongoing professional development. Key responsibilities include medications safety, patient triage, coordinating care, and delivering oncology treatments under physician direction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.

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.
• Coordinates health care services with hospital, vendors, physician's offices and other institutions.
• Provides direct nursing care including chemotherapy, blood components, fluids and electrolytes replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Provides patient/family education using resources available.
• Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical Oncology unit at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. This role requires providing holistic nursing care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and mentoring others.

Time schedule includes 6:45 pm - 7:15 am shifts and ongoing professional development. Key responsibilities include medications safety, patient triage, coordinating care, and delivering oncology treatments under physician direction.