Registered Nurse Infusion and Oncology Clinic at Overland Park Regional Medical Center Overland

Registered Nurse Infusion and Oncology Clinic job at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Overland Park, KS.

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Infusion nursesadministers various therapies such as intravenous antibiotics, chemotherapy, immunotherapy andblood products.

The Infusion Nurse will also promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

About this unit:

• We take care of complex oncology and infusion patients in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork.
• Patient population is often recurring, which in turn we build relationships with them and their families.
• Clinic open Monday – Friday 7:30a - 5pm;
  Part-time position (2 10-hr shifts per week: Wednesday & Thursday)
• Ability to cross train in Medical Oncology, GYN Oncology and Infusion.

Responsibilities :

• The role of the Registered Nurse is to perform patient care under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
• The Registered nurse provides therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the patient, and in support of the mission of Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
• The Registered Nurse in this department provides care for adult patients between 18 to 64years and geriatric patients 65 years and older.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with either an ADN or BSN degree.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation. BLS is required upon hire. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Card from Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) preferred within first 6 months of hire; required within first year of hire. Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) from Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred.
• Prior experience in a similarly sized facility with similar services provided is preferred. Previous emergency, pre-hospital or critical care preferred. Previous oncology experience is strongly preferred.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women's & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies.

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