Oncology Infusion Nurse - BMT

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

About The Position

The Oncology Infusion Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role is based at Westwood Medical Pavilion – West and works a mix of 10-, 8-, and 6-hour shifts for 36 hours per week. The nurse assesses and coordinates patient care, delivers IV therapy and hydration, and manages care using knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and treatment side effects. Infusion/treatment department responsibilities include chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products. The role works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Associate Degree in Nursing; must complete a BSN within five years of hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Current active multistate Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state where the applicant lives. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence at the next license renewal, by April 30, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
At least one year of medical-surgical or acute-care experience.
At least one year of oncology experience.
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification preferred for infusion/treatment departments.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive patient health or situation data to determine diagnoses or issues.
Perform primary and secondary patient assessments and document accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Document changes and omissions in the identified plan.
Communicate systematic reports to other care providers.
Coordinate care delivery and use resources to promote continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration.
Use strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
Evaluate and document progress toward attaining outcomes.
Identify expected interventions and outcomes for individualized plans of care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Implement plans of care safely, promptly, and appropriately.
Manage patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and treatment side effects.
Use quality and evidence-based practice to deliver and improve care.
Work closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
In infusion/treatment departments, demonstrate knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
Meet the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.