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Company: The University of Kansas Hospital
Base Pay: N/A
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Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Health Care
Required Education: None
Required Experience: Not Specified
Required Travel: Negligible
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Reference ID: 7386
Location: map it!US-KS-Westwood

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Company Overview

Many health care organizations talk about a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, where specialists in different medical fields work together to make the right decisions for each patient. Only at an academic medical center like The University of Kansas Hospital will you find the necessary level of knowledge and scientific inquiry to support that kind of care.

Because consulting physicians are often across the hall instead of across town, you'll have a continuous network of care and access to the most comprehensive, high-tech diagnostic and treatment options available.

When you face serious health concerns, you want the most outstanding level of care possible. That's why you should consider the extraordinary, multidisciplinary resources of the region's premier academic medical center - The University of Kansas Hospital.


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Job Description

The Cancer Center at The University of Kansas Hospital is nationally known for innovative and compassionate cancer care. As a member of our team, you will be part of the latest advances in medicine and technology, backed by the expertise of the region's premier academic medical center. The Cancer Center's unique multidisciplinary team approach brings together nurses, physicians, social workers, nutrition experts and other clinical and administrative staff in an environment of mutual support and respect. Our commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction means every member of our staff plays a vital role in a patient's journey towards healing. 
We currently have an opening for an Oncology Nurse in our Stem Cell Collection Lab/Pheresis Unit. 
Responsibilities: 

  • Assesses patient status utilizing physical assessments, laboratory and diagnostic results, and a patient interview to provide patient care. 
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV Therapy. 
  • Manages care based on knowledge of cancer, treatment and side effects. 
  • Provides education to the patient and family regarding disease and treatment plan.




    Qualifications

    * Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Bachelor's degree is preferred. 

  • Kansas RN license 

  • 2 years of oncology experience with IV Therapy skills. 

  • OCN certification within one year of employment. 

  • Must have an American Heart Association basic life support (BLS) or an American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.

  • Previous experience in BMT and/or pheresis and/or dialysis is preferred.


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