Clinical Nurse (RN) - Oncology/Hematology & Auto CAR-T
Position Summary / Career Interest:
CA9 takes care of new diagnoses of blood cancers and hematologic malignancies, as well as provide symptom management for patients with cancer diagnoses. We also provide therapy in the form of stem cell transplants and cellular therapies, which includes targeted therapies for patients’ cancers. These patients often are on clinical trials for new cancer medications, which makes nurses part of cancer history! We are trialing drugs that one day can become standard treatment for cancer. Nurses are on the forefront of finding cures for cancer!
The Clinical Nurse I provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions- Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.
- Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.
- Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
- Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
- 6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical Nurse
Preferred Education and ExperienceRequired Licensure and Certification- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
Time Type:
Full time
Job Requisition ID:
R-29238
About The University of Kansas Health System
As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.
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