About This Role
This part-time oncology research nurse position involves providing professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role is based at the KU Clinical Research Center and involves three 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze comprehensive data pertinent to the patient
- Perform primary and secondary patient assessments and document in the medical record accurately and timely
- Document changes and omissions of the identified plan
- Communicate systematic report to other care providers
- Coordinate care delivery; utilize resources to promote the continuum of care
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration
- Employ strategies to promote health in a safe environment
- Evaluate and document progress toward the attainment of outcomes
- Identify expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicate effectively with patient, family, and other team members
- Implement the plan of care in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner
- Manage patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment
- Use quality and evidence-based practice to deliver and improve care
- Work closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision
- Infusion/Treatment Departments: demonstrate knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products
- Radiation Oncology Departments: demonstrate knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom management
- Demonstrate ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met
- Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
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
Nice to have:
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
- 1 or more years med surg/acute care experience
- 1 or more years oncology experience
- Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, three 10-hour shifts
