Oncology Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role involves caring for patients with cancer and coordinating care with patients, families, providers, and other team members. Nurses work closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required. In infusion and treatment departments, the nurse applies knowledge and skills in chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products. In radiation oncology departments, the nurse applies knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including related side effects and symptom management, and triages patients in coordination with providers to ensure care needs are met.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
Must complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 employee lives. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence by the next license renewal, no later than April 30, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
One or more years of medical-surgical or acute-care experience.
One or more years of oncology experience.
Chemo Certification from the Oncology Nursing Society; preferred for infusion and treatment departments.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to determine diagnoses or issues.
Perform primary and secondary patient assessments and document them accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Document changes to and omissions from the identified plan, and communicate systematic reports to other care providers.
Coordinate care delivery and use resources to promote continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in 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 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 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.
In radiation oncology departments, demonstrate knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effects and symptom management.
Triage patients and coordinate with providers to ensure care needs are met.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.