Theranostics Nurse

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

Job summary

The Theranostics Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing targeted radiopharmaceutical/radionuclide treatments. You will administer therapies, monitor safety, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

You will educate patients about radioactive treatments and support those in clinical research trials, ensuring protocol adherence and monitoring for treatment response and adverse events.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• ASN with BSN to be completed within 5 years of hire.
• 1+ year oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data to determine diagnosis or issues and documents in the medical record.
• Demonstrates knowledge of radioactive treatments and side effect management; educates patients.
• Detects adverse reactions and administers medications as needed.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for clinical trials and adherence to protocols.
• Maintains radiation safety and communicates progress to care providers.
• Coordinates care delivery and utilizes resources to promote continuum of care.
• Demonstrates IV therapy and hydration skills; promotes health in a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes and communicates with patient and family.
• Implements care plan timely with evidence-based practice; seeks supervision as needed.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Nursing assessment

IV therapy

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

CPR/AHA

Job description

Position Title

Theranostics Nurse

Days - Full Time

Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Theranostics Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing targeted radiopharmaceutical/radionuclide treatments. The theranostics nurse plays a key role in the administration of therapies, monitoring patient safety, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and educating patients about radioactive treatments. In addition, the theranostics nurse provides direct support to patients participating in clinical research trials assuring adherence to protocol and monitoring for treatment response and adverse events.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. a) Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. b) Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of radioactive treatments including side effect and symptom management. Provides detailed education to patients throughout treatment.
• Demonstrates ability to detect adverse reactions or complications from treatment. Demonstrates understanding of hypersensitivity reaction box and administration of medications.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the care of patients on clinical trials to include timed lab and specimen collection, completion of timed and interval 12 lead EKGs, and adherence to clinical trial protocols.
• Adheres to radiation safety in the care of this patient population.
• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
• Coordinates care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration.
• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
• Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
• Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.
• Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
• Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
• 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 Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire
• 1 or more years oncology experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 1 or more years med surg/acute care

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license required for state the clinic is located in, at the time of hire (Kansas or Missouri). Must obtain additional state license, to possess both Kansas and Missouri licensing within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 Days

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-59179

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. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• 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.