Clinical Nurse (RN) - PCU

The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) uses the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic manner. The RN applies knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care, collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The role includes integrating sensitivity to patients’ psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age-specific needs into care and practice within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The RN contributes to improvement in the practice setting through lifelong learning and self-development, provides direction and guidance to others, and serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. The position also requires leadership in decision-making and problem-solving. The nurse provides direct care to assigned patients, including supportive care and prescribed oncology treatments such as chemotherapy, blood components, and fluid and electrolyte replacements. Duties may vary by unit or department, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN), single-state Kansas license or compact license.
CPR/AED/BLS certification; other BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days.
Applicants hired after September 1, 2026, without a BSN must sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at hire and complete a BSN by the fifth anniversary of hire into the role.
Some units require additional unit-specific affirmations, certifications, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Follow hospital medication-safety policies, including order-writing format, administration precautions, double checks, and other established practices.
Respond to patient and significant-other phone calls, evaluate needs, and triage patient care.
Anticipate and promptly address concerns related to patient and staff safety.
Consistently meet the work schedule.
Model individualized therapeutic communication based on patients’ and families’ psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Coordinate health care services with the hospital, vendors, physicians’ offices, and other institutions.
Delegate appropriately based on the task, situation, and level of expertise, and contribute as an independent and supportive team member.
Help build and maintain an environment where all team members can thrive.
Use critical thinking across all aspects of the nursing process.
Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, recognizing changes in patient condition and adapting the plan as needed.
Identify areas for professional growth.
Perform comprehensive assessments to provide effective care for the assigned patient population.
Maintain a safe environment for patients.
Assess and triage care needs for new and ongoing patients.
Provide direct nursing care, including supportive care and administration of prescribed chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments.
Educate patients and families using available resources.
Pursue learning experiences in the practice area, including unit-specific certifications, consultation with experts, in-services and rounds, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Use technology correctly for patient care delivery, mandatory programs and competencies, and policies and procedures.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.