Registered Nurse

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The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse to join our team in our Dodge City, KS offices. The typical work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – Noon with no major holidays, no on‑call and no weekends. As part of the US Oncology Network and with over 40 years of community‑based cancer care, CCK delivers personalized, quality care across the state.

Our physicians and staff treat patients in more than 18 locations throughout Kansas. We value each employee’s expertise and the role they play in making our patients’ lives easier and more comfortable.

• Medical Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Plan
• 401‑K with a matching component
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability
• FSA and HSA
• Legal Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off Plan
• Wellness & Perks Programs

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding status and medical history; collect and record nursing assessment and interventions.
• Review and report the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider and take appropriate action based on standard or verbal orders.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administer all medications/blood products using correct drug, dosage, route, time and technique.
• Assure pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line catheter devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided; apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Restock the supply area as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood‑borne pathogen.
• Maintain all disinfection protocols; maintain equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
• Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart.
• Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre‑testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient’s chart; facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
• Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provide nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge of oncology nursing through ongoing educational opportunities.
• Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provide instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
• Attend required, applicable meetings.
• Keep current licensure and requirements for the same including continuing medical education.
• Remain current on all compliance requirements…