Registered Nurse - Oncology

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States

Job Description

RN / Neuro Onc Ratios: 1:5 Years of experience REQ: 2 Years Oncology Experience Required. Previous Charge Experience and Teaching Hospital Experience preferred. First-timers accepted: (Y/N) Yes Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit. Weekend REQ: 8 weekend shifts in Saint Luke's 6-week schedule period, combination of F/S/S. Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, Regular floating may be required between departments, units and facilities as needed. Certs REQ: BLS Skills REQ: IV Therapy/ Infusions: Administration of coagulation factors, Antifungals, Antivirals, Blood/Blood product administration, Care and management of ports, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Infusion pump management, Intravenous. Medications: Antibiotic, Antiemetic, Corticosteroids. Oncologic Emergencies: Sepsis. Psychosocial Care: Advanced directives, Patient/Family education and support. Symptom management: Alteration in skin and mucous membranes, Altered mental status, Constipation/diarrhea, Dysphagia, Edema, Nausea/vomiting, Neuropathy. Professional Knowledge and Skills: Chest tube care and management, Colostomy care and management, Foley catheter insertion/management, Isolation Precautions, Neutropenic precautions, Telemetry Interpretation, Telemetry monitoring, Wound care. Pain Management: IV push narcotic agents, Medication tolerance/dependence, assessment, PCA pump management, Transdermal patches. Surgery: Post surgical care. Skills Preferred: IV Therapy/ Infusions: Accessing Ports. Oncologic Emergencies: Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS), Anaphylaxis, Extravasation injury, Hemorrhage. Psychosocial Care: Hospice care, Withholding/withdrawing treatment. Care of Patient With: Bladder/Kidney Cancer, Brain cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ear/Nose/Throat Cancers, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias, Liver Cancer, Lung cancer, Lymphoma/Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Ovarian Cancer/Uterine Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer. Chemotherapy: Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy, Oral Administration of chemotherapy, Recognize/ communicate abnormal lab values. Professional Knowledge and Skills: Tracheostomy care/management. Work Settings: Inpatient oncology. Radiation therapy: Radiation safety precautions, Wound care. Biotherapy: Recognize/manage side effects. Special Procedures/Unit Details: Primary oncology unit treating all types of cancer in all phases of care from work-up to completion of therapy. Administer inpatient chemo regimens. Uro-gyn and Gyn-onc surgical population - providing post op care. Step-down neuro overflow unit for strokes, head bleeds, and other neurological needs. Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) N/A Open to accommodating block schedule? (Y/N) No Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No, home address must be at least 75 miles from facility Pending License accepted: (Y/N) Yes RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks. The cancelled shifts must be the regular shift length to which the Contractor Personnel is assigned Special Requirements: Oncology experience required Hospital Highlights – 5 Time Magnet Aware Winner, Teaching, Level 1 Trauma Hospital Type of Facility: Tertiary Care Hospital Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): 5 time MAGNET Total Staffed Beds: 456 Charting System - EPIC Parking Cost – Free

Job Type: Travel Nurse

Pay Rate: 0/hr

Weekly Pay: 0

Gross Weekly Pay: 1533

Lodging (Hourly): 27.03

M&IE (Hourly): 15.56

GSA (Hourly): 42.59

Lodging (Weekly): 973

M&IE (Weekly): 560

GSA (Weekly): 1533

Lodging (Daily): 139

M&IE (Daily): 80

GSA (Daily): 219

12 hrs Day Shift | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 36

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