3 jobs found in Lee'S Summit

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert and actively promotes the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions. Has expertise in one or more specialty nursing areas and/or with specific patient populations. Is often a liaison between inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing information from relevant sources, such as databases and benchmarks. Applies principles of teaching/learning and health literacy to design, provide and evaluate patient and health care provider education. Collaborates effectively with team members and other disciplines. Demonstrates leadership through participating in hospital committees, councils and taskforces. Develops skills for effective communications and team building. Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment. Implements and evaluates evidence-based nursing interventions. Incorporate ethical principles into healthcare planning and delivery. Promotes efficient delivery of patient care throughout the healthcare system. Seeks opportunities to share expertise and mentor others. *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas BLS Certification Minimum of two years RN experience

Provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities Administers medications safely. Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. a) Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. b) Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan. Communicates systematic report to other care providers. Coordinates care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy, i.e., hydration, chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products. Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment. Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members. Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner. Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment. Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care. Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Required : High school diploma or equivalent required Associate's Degree in Nursing (or higher degree) required Registered Nurse in State of Kansas required Registered Nurse in State of Kansas and Registered Nurse in State of Missouri required BLS Certification ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy-required within 1 year of employment Must complete BSN within five years of hire as RN 1 year of med surg/acute care required IV Therapy skills Preferred : BSN degree preferred Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred 2 years oncology experience preferred

Can you calm the storm in a patient’s life and guide their care compassionately? Are you interested in creating long-term relationships with patients and their families? Are you passionate about working with high-risk patients in fast-paced environments? Do you like a career where you know what you are doing makes a difference? Are you able to connect what you do to the care of the patient? If you can answer “ YES” to the questions above, we may have the right opportunity for you as a Clinical Nurse on our Oncology Unit. We are looking for detail oriented nurses seeking an opportunity to provide patient education to the patient and their families empathetically. To be successful in this role, you will need to be eager to gain new skills and expertise in caring for high risk patients. We need nurses who find it rewarding to work with innovative cancer treatment procedures and be part of nationally recognized clinical trials. Responsibilities Administers medications safely. Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. a) Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan. Communicates systematic report to other care providers. Coordinates care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy, i.e., hydration, chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products. Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment. Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members. Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner. Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment. Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care. Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. .*Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Registered Nures in the State of Kansas and Registered Nurse in State of Missouri required for CCP BLS Certification ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy within 1 year of employment 2 years med sur/acute care IV Therapy skills Less than 2 years RN experience accepted for an Oncology Nurse position in the Cancer Center Treatment area Preferred: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) 2 years oncology experience