Oncology Infusion Nurse - BMT

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Infusion Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position 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 collects and analyzes patient information, identifies care needs, develops and implements individualized plans, and evaluates progress toward desired outcomes. The role includes coordinating care and communicating with patients, families, providers, and other care team members. Nurses in infusion and treatment departments apply knowledge and skills in IV therapy, hydration, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products. The nurse also manages care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments, and related side effects; triages patients; and coordinates with providers to ensure care needs are met. Staff work with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Responsibilities and skills may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduate status and an associate degree in nursing.
Must complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within five years of hire.
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.
Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One or more years of medical-surgical or acute-care experience.
One or more years of oncology experience.
Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy certification; preferred for infusion/treatment departments.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to identify diagnoses or other health issues.
Perform primary and secondary patient assessments and document them accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Document changes and omissions in the identified plan and provide systematic reports to other care providers.
Coordinate care delivery and use resources to promote continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in IV therapy and hydration.
Employ strategies that promote health in a safe environment.
Evaluate and document progress toward desired outcomes.
Identify interventions and outcomes for individualized plans of care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team members.
Implement plans of care safely, promptly, and appropriately.
Manage patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments, and treatment side effects.
Use quality and evidence-based practices to deliver and improve care.
Work with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
In infusion and treatment departments, demonstrate knowledge and skills in chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products.
Triage patients and coordinate with providers to ensure care needs are met.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.