Oncology Infusion RN - BMT

The University of Kansas Health System•Westwood, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides infusion and treatment care, including IV therapy and hydration, and applies knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and treatment side effects. The nurse works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Duties and skills may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate degree in Nursing; must complete a BSN within five years of hire.
Current, active multistate Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state where the employee 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.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
One or more years of medical-surgical/acute-care experience.
One or more years of oncology experience.
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification is preferred for infusion/treatment departments.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to determine diagnoses or issues; perform primary and secondary assessments and document them accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Document changes and omissions in the identified plan of care.
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 expected 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 using knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and treatment side effects.
Use quality and evidence-based practice 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.
In radiation oncology departments, demonstrate knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effects and symptom management.
In radiation oncology departments, triage patients and coordinate with providers to ensure care needs are met.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.