BMT Oncology Infusion Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is based at Westwood Medical Pavilion - West and includes weekend premium scheduling: Saturday and Sunday 8-hour shifts (7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) and two 10-hour shifts during the week. In infusion/treatment departments, the nurse demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products. The role works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.

Requirements

High school graduation.
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 the next RN license renewal, no later than April 30, 2026.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to determine diagnoses or issues; perform primary and secondary assessments and document accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Document changes and omissions in the identified plan of care.
Communicate systematic reports to other care providers.
Coordinate care delivery and use resources to promote continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in IV therapy and hydration.
Employ strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
Evaluate and document progress toward desired outcomes.
Identify expected interventions and outcomes for individualized plans of care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Implement the plan 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 with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
In infusion/treatment departments, demonstrate knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; other duties may be assigned as required.