Cancer Center Procedural Resource Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Center Procedural Resource Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position coordinates information and care to support safe, efficient procedural workflows, prepares and assists physicians with procedures, and provides peri-procedural and follow-up care. The nurse also supports clinic operations, equipment and supply management, quality improvement, and professional nursing practice.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or a higher degree.
Complete a BSN within five years of hire as an RN.
At least 1 year of RN experience.
Current, active multistate Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state where the employee lives.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association for the Radiation Oncology 39th and Rainbow location only.

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 facilitate safe and efficient workflow.
Prepare for and assist physicians with procedures, including positioning patients, preparing the appropriate site, and obtaining medications and supplies.
Assess patients’ physiological and psychosocial status, safety concerns, self-care and educational needs, supportive service needs, and discharge planning.
Provide appropriate post-procedure care, including dressing the site, assessing the patient and vital signs and neurological status, and immediately notifying the physician of untoward effects.
Administer peri-procedural medications and sedation according to 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.
Participate in shared governance and promote a culture of respect.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.