Oncology Research Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Fairway, KS

About The Position

The Oncology Research Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, coordinates care delivery, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes. Care is informed by knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments, and treatment side effects. The position works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Department-specific competencies may include chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products in infusion or treatment departments, or radiation therapies, procedures, and symptom management in radiation oncology departments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, consisting of three 10-hour shifts. The position is part time and is associated with the KU Clinical Research Center 4350.

Requirements

High school graduation.
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 license from their state of residence by April 30, 2026, at their next RN license renewal.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One or more years of medical-surgical or acute-care experience.
One or more years of oncology experience.
Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy certification, preferred for infusion or treatment departments.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze comprehensive patient health 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 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, appropriately, and on time.
Manage patient care using knowledge of cancer, cancer treatments, 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 ensure care needs are met.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.