Oncology Infusion Nurse - Float

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

About The Position

Employee will work four 10 hour shifts 2 shifts will be in Oncology Infusion and 2 shifts will be in BMT Oncology Infusion The Oncology Nurse Float provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills. Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient. Assesses and interprets the patient status utilizing physical assessment, laboratory and diagnostic procedure results, and the patient interview. Uses this information to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy, i.e., hydration, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products. Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment. Provides education to the patient and family regarding disease and treatment plan. Contributes to the orientation, education, and evaluation of new staff and the community. Consults with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding pertinent patient issues and collaborates with research staff regarding ongoing studies. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Associate Degree Nursing (or higher degree)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse license required for state the clinic is located in, at the time of hire (Kansas or Missouri). Must obtain additional State license, to possess both Kansas and Missouri licensing within 6 months of hire
Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live.
Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.
1 or more years med surg/acute care
1 or more years oncology experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing
Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire as RN
Oncology Nursing Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient.
Assesses and interprets the patient status utilizing physical assessment, laboratory and diagnostic procedure results, and the patient interview.
Uses this information to provide patient care utilizing the nursing process.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy, i.e., hydration, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products.
Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
Provides education to the patient and family regarding disease and treatment plan.
Contributes to the orientation, education, and evaluation of new staff and the community.
Consults with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding pertinent patient issues and collaborates with research staff regarding ongoing studies.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.