Cancer Center Procedural Resource Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position coordinates patient information and care, prepares and assists physicians with procedures, assesses patients’ physiological and psychosocial status and needs, and provides follow-up care after procedures. It administers peri-procedural medications and sedation according to hospital policy, supports equipment and instrumentation upkeep, and contributes to clinic operations and quality improvement. The role also promotes continuity of care, evidence-based nursing practice, shared governance, and a culture of respect. The position is part-time and offers scheduling flexibility: four 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, or three shifts one week and two shifts the next.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or a higher degree.
Must complete a BSN within five years of hire as an RN 1.
At least one year of RN experience.
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 at the next RN license renewal, by April 30, 2026.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
Pre/post procedure experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient information, including lab results, radiology reports, history and physicals, and physician orders, to support safe and efficient workflow.
Prepare for and assist physicians with procedures, including positioning patients, preparing procedure sites, and obtaining medications and supplies.
Assess patients’ physiological and psychosocial status, safety concerns, self-care, educational and supportive service needs, and discharge planning needs.
Provide appropriate post-procedure follow-up care, including dressing the site, performing physical assessments such as vital signs and neuro checks, and immediately notifying the physician of untoward effects.
Administer peri-procedural medications and sedation in accordance with hospital policy.
Coordinate maintenance, transport, processing, and cleaning of instrumentation and equipment according to hospital policy.
Assist with daily clinic upkeep, automated dispensing cabinet management, code cart checks, blood glucose monitoring, and maintaining supply par levels.
Assist in developing and implementing department quality improvement activities.
Coordinate care delivery and use resources to promote continuity of care.
Maintain and increase nursing and healthcare knowledge through evidence-based practice.
Engage in the shared governance model and promote a culture of respect.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; other duties may be assigned as required.