Oncology Research Nurse (RN)

The University of Kansas Health System•Fairway, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. This role involves collecting and analyzing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. The nurse performs primary and secondary patient assessments, documenting accurately and timely in the medical record. They also document changes and omissions of the identified plan and communicate systematic reports to other care providers. Coordination of care delivery and utilization of resources to promote the continuum of care are key aspects of this position. The role requires demonstrated knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration, and the implementation of strategies to promote health in a safe environment. Progress toward outcomes is evaluated and documented. The nurse identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with the patient, family, and other team members, implementing the plan of care in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner. Management of patient care is based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects. The role utilizes quality and evidence-based practice to deliver and improve care, and involves working closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Specific to departments, the role requires knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products for Infusion/Treatment Departments, and knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom management for Radiation Oncology Departments. The ability to triage patients and coordinate with providers to ensure care needs are met is essential. The nurse must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Associate Degree Nursing
Must complete BSN within 5 years of hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live.
Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree Nursing
1 or more years med surg/acute care
1 or more years oncology experience
Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments

Responsibilities

Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely.
Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan.
Communicates systematic report to other care providers.
Coordinates care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration.
Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members.
Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.
Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.
Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.
Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products (Infusion/Treatment Depts).
Demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom management (Radiation Oncology Depts).
Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.