Oncology Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

19h

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse manages patient care using knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments, and treatment side effects, and works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Department-specific duties may include chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products in Infusion/Treatment departments, or knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, symptom management, patient triage, and coordination with providers in Radiation Oncology departments. 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 5 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 employee lives.
Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence at the next RN license renewal, no later than April 30, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
One or more years of med-surg/acute care experience.
One or more years 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 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.
Employ 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 the plan 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 practices 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.
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.