Summary

Provides holistic care on a 40-bed oncology, telemetry, and medical-surgical unit with exposure to central lines, ports, chemotherapy, and advanced urology and surgical interventions. Requires Missouri RN, AHA BLS, associate degree in nursing; 1 year med-surg/oncology preferred.

Highlights

Experience: 1 year medical-surgical or oncology nursing preferred
Education: Associate's in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred
License Required: RN license, State of Missouri
Certifications: BLS from AHA; ACLS-trained
Department: Oncology-Hematology, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical

Job description

SUMMARY: North Kansas City Hospital�s 40-bed Oncology-Hematology, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical unit is the perfect place to grow your career. Our unit is Kansas City�s first to implement Aquablation, performing over 500 procedures and now training other hospitals in this cutting-edge technique. We are also home to a nationally recognized oncology program with a Commission on Cancer certification that underscores our commitment to excellence in care.In our unit, you'll be part of a team that values both professional and personal growth. Nurses here gain exposure to a wide range of procedures, from central lines, ports, and chemotherapy to advanced urology and surgical interventions. We foster a highly collaborative environment with on-staff hospitalists, consultants, and a skilled support team including RT, wound care, and pharmacy.Our nurses are EKG- and ACLS-trained, with support to become Oncology Certified Nurses.SUMMARY:Under the direction of the department director/charge nurse, patients and families are provided competent holistic care based on the nursing process.

EXPERIENCE: One year medical surgical nursing/oncology nursing preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS: Chemotherapy expertise preferred

OTHER: Basic computer skills

LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION: Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing