Oncology Research Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System•Fairway, KS

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and treatment side effects, and works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Depending on the department or unit, duties and skills may vary, and other duties may be assigned as required. The role is part-time and is scheduled Monday through Friday for three 10-hour shifts. The position is with the KU Clinical Research Center 4350.

Requirements

High school graduation and an associate degree in nursing.
Must complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five years of hire.
Current active multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state where the applicant lives.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence at the next RN license renewal, by April 30, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
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 data to determine diagnoses or issues.
Perform primary and secondary patient assessments and document 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 care plans and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Implement the plan of care safely, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
Manage patient care using knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and treatment side effects.
Use quality and evidence-based practice 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 of the assigned unit or department.