BMT Oncology Infusion Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

20h

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role works a mix of 10-, 8-, and 6-hour shifts totaling 36 hours each week, with a weekend rotation every fourth weekend. In infusion and treatment departments, the nurse demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products. The nurse works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate Degree in Nursing; must complete a BSN within five years of hire.
Current, active multistate Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state where the employee lives. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence by their next RN license renewal and no later than April 30, 2026.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
One or more years of medical-surgical or acute care experience.
One or more years of oncology experience.
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification is preferred for infusion and treatment departments.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive data about patients’ health or situation to determine diagnoses or issues.
Perform primary and secondary patient assessments and document accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Document changes to and omissions from the identified plan.
Communicate systematic reports to other care providers.
Coordinate care delivery and use resources to promote continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration.
Employ strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
Evaluate and document progress toward attaining outcomes.
Identify expected interventions and outcomes for individualized plans of care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Implement plans of care safely, promptly, and appropriately.
Manage patient care using knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and treatment side effects.
Use quality and evidence-based practice to deliver and improve care.
Work closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
In infusion and treatment departments, demonstrate knowledge and skills in chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products.
In radiation oncology departments, demonstrate knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effects and symptom management.
In radiation oncology departments, triage patients and coordinate with providers to ensure care needs are met.