Oncology Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Lee's Summit, MO

18h

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role involves managing patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments, and treatment side effects, while working 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. In infusion or treatment departments, the nurse demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products. In radiation oncology departments, the nurse demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effects and symptom management, and triages patients while coordinating with providers to ensure their care needs are met.

Requirements

High school graduation.
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. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence by their next RN license renewal and no later than April 30, 2026.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

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.
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification is preferred for infusion or treatment departments.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data to determine diagnoses or health issues; perform primary and secondary assessments and document accurately and promptly in the medical record, including changes or omissions in the care 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 that promote health in a safe environment.
Evaluate and document progress toward 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 using 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 or 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 meet care needs.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.