17 jobs found in Westwood

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

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

The ambulatory clinic professional registered Triage nurse at our Westwood Internal Medicine Clinic has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse (RN) accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The RN also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice. Preforms preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team. Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention. Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable. Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated. Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care. Identifies teach/learning needs of patient. Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs. Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient’s charts. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders and obtains physicians signatures as appropriate *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 GED BLS Certification Registered nurse in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location required Read, write and speak English Ability to understand and speak English Basic typing and word processing ability required Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills Preferred: BSN

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff. We currently have an opening for a PRN Medical Assistant. This is primarly for weekend coverage at our Urgent Care clinics, various location. Addtional hours may be assigned based on availability. Responsibilities Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy. Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist. Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review. Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks. Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges. Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist. Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record Qualifications High School Diploma/GED Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program OR At least 3 years of a combination of Medical Assistant, Health Care Associate or clinic office job-related job experience. BLS Certification

The nurse navigator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert and actively promotes the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions. The navigator has expertise in a specialty nursing area and/or specific patient populations. The navigator role crosses care settings to promote health and healing for a specific patient population. The primary focus of the role is to improve access, timeliness to treatment, and care coordination within the health care organization. Responsibilities Assess needs for new patients referred to a specialist prior to their first visit to identify the need for support services or other resources. Demonstrates thorough documentation of patient assessment and interventions completed in the electronic medical record. Refer new patients to the specialty program’s supportive services based on the navigation needs assessment. Provide educational and emotional support throughout the intake and treatment planning process, and then remain a resource for the patient throughout their course of care. Ensure new patients are scheduled with the appropriate multidisciplinary provider, at the appropriate location, in the appropriate time frame. Collaborate with intake scheduler to ensure necessary medical information is complete and available for the patient’s first appointment, including imaging and pathology slides, if applicable. Assist in coordinating needed diagnostic studies prior to first visit, when possible, to expedite the start of treatment. Develop relationships with referring physicians and ensure follow up and treatment plan is communicated. Complete intake logs and report monthly to program manager for outcome metric reporting Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required Registered Nurse in Kansas BLS Certification 3-5 years Nursing Experience 1-2 years of case management, ambulatory care coordination, or other related experience relevant to the specific patient population navigating PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree in Nursing Greater than 5 years of nursing experience Specialized Certification for the specific patient population navigating (such as OCN, etc.)

The PRN 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 1) Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. 2) Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing information from relevant sources, such as databases and benchmarks. 3) Applies principles of teaching/learning and health literacy to design, provide and evaluate patient and health care provider education. 4) Collaborates effectively with team members and other disciplines. 5) Demonstrates leadership through participating in hospital committees, councils and taskforces. 6) Develops skills for effective communications and team building. 7) Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment. 8) Implements and evaluates evidence-based nursing interventions. 9) Incorporate ethical principles into healthcare planning and delivery. 10) Promotes efficient delivery of patient care throughout the healthcare system. 11) Seeks opportunities to share expertise and mentor others Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing required BLS Certification Registered Nurse in State of Kansas required Minimum of two years RN experience required

Clinical Program Coordinators assist in the planning, implementing and direction of the respective programs that they lead. These programs include Acute Coronary Syndrome, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Congestive Heart Failure, Concussion, Epilepsy, Inpatient Rehab, Cancer Center and Neonatal Medicine programs. The emphasis is on meeting the standards of the regulatory programs which govern them as well as maintaining the organizational goals for service, people, quality, cost and growth. This position is responsible for the data management and statistical analysis needed to develop, implement, monitor and report outcomes associated with the respective programs as well as bring knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to the system and externally to the community. Responsibilities Acts as a liaison to the medical and nursing staff and advises on clinical performance variances Assists in the development in peer review processes for each program. Ensures that the standards of The Joint Commission or other regulatory or certification bodies are met and maintained. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships. Leads and coordinates the clinical activities of the assigned program and oversees the process. Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers. Participates as a team member on the multidisciplinary teams that provide oversight to the program. Provides input to administration on the strategic plans and priorities for the program for resource allocation. Supports and assures the quality of care and effective functioning of the performance improvement program. Works collaboratively with integrated professional programs (medicine, nursing, EMS) to plan CEU educational programs based on program and community needs. Works to understand the workflows and care processes associated with the program goals. Works with the associated program Medical Director to ensure development and compliance with the program’s order sets and documented policies and procedures. *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 Degree in Nursing BLS Certification Registered Nurse in State of Kansas Minimum two (2) years clinical experience Preferred: Master's Degree in Nursing

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

The PRN 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 1) Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. 2) Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing information from relevant sources, such as databases and benchmarks. 3) Applies principles of teaching/learning and health literacy to design, provide and evaluate patient and health care provider education. 4) Collaborates effectively with team members and other disciplines. 5) Demonstrates leadership through participating in hospital committees, councils and taskforces. 6) Develops skills for effective communications and team building. 7) Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment. 8) Implements and evaluates evidence-based nursing interventions. 9) Incorporate ethical principles into healthcare planning and delivery. 10) Promotes efficient delivery of patient care throughout the healthcare system. 11) Seeks opportunities to share expertise and mentor others Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing required BLS Certification Registered Nurse in State of Kansas required Minimum of two years RN experience required

The Radiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Responsibilities 1) Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. 2) Complete comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit. 3) Delegates tasks appropriately within scope of practice to ancillary personnel and performs the necessary follow up. 4) Demonstrates critical thinking and time management in patient care. Responds appropriately to emergencies. 5) Demonstrates good time management and prioritization skills. 6) Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy. 7) Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.). 8) Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine in identification of expected outcomes and goals. 9) Participates in department quality improvement efforts. 10) Under the direction of a physician, performs moderate and deep sedation on patients and conducts appropriate monitoring, assessments, interventions, and documentation as required by policy. Ensures appropriate recovery of all patients per hospital policy. Qualifications Required: • Associate's Degree in Nursing (or higher degree) • Must complete BSN within five years of hire as RN • Registered Nurse in State of Kansas o • ACLS • BLS Certification • 2+ years experience as a Clinical Nurse Preferred: • BSN degree • CCRN Certification • CEN Certification • CRN Certification • PALS Certification • TNCC Certification

The nurse navigator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert and actively promotes the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions. The navigator has expertise in a specialty nursing area and/or specific patient populations. The navigator role crosses care settings to promote health and healing for a specific patient population. The primary focus of the role is to improve access, timeliness to treatment, and care coordination within the health care organization. Responsibilities Assess needs for new patients referred to a specialist prior to their first visit to identify the need for support services or other resources. Demonstrates thorough documentation of patient assessment and interventions completed in the electronic medical record. Refer new patients to the specialty program’s supportive services based on the navigation needs assessment. Provide educational and emotional support throughout the intake and treatment planning process, and then remain a resource for the patient throughout their course of care. Ensure new patients are scheduled with the appropriate multidisciplinary provider, at the appropriate location, in the appropriate time frame. Collaborate with intake scheduler to ensure necessary medical information is complete and available for the patient’s first appointment, including imaging and pathology slides, if applicable. Assist in coordinating needed diagnostic studies prior to first visit, when possible, to expedite the start of treatment. Develop relationships with referring physicians and ensure follow up and treatment plan is communicated. Complete intake logs and report monthly to program manager for outcome metric reporting Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required Registered Nurse in Kansas BLS Certification 3-5 years Nursing Experience 1-2 years of case management, ambulatory care coordination, or other related experience relevant to the specific patient population navigating PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree in Nursing Greater than 5 years of nursing experience Specialized Certification for the specific patient population navigating (such as OCN, etc.)

The nurse navigator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert and actively promotes the delivery of evidence-based nursing interventions. The navigator has expertise in a specialty nursing area and/or specific patient populations. The navigator role crosses care settings to promote health and healing for a specific patient population. The primary focus of the role is to improve access, timeliness to treatment, and care coordination within the health care organization. Responsibilities Assess needs for new patients referred to a specialist prior to their first visit to identify the need for support services or other resources. Demonstrates thorough documentation of patient assessment and interventions completed in the electronic medical record. Refer new patients to the specialty program’s supportive services based on the navigation needs assessment. Provide educational and emotional support throughout the intake and treatment planning process, and then remain a resource for the patient throughout their course of care. Ensure new patients are scheduled with the appropriate multidisciplinary provider, at the appropriate location, in the appropriate time frame. Collaborate with intake scheduler to ensure necessary medical information is complete and available for the patient’s first appointment, including imaging and pathology slides, if applicable. Assist in coordinating needed diagnostic studies prior to first visit, when possible, to expedite the start of treatment. Develop relationships with referring physicians and ensure follow up and treatment plan is communicated. Complete intake logs and report monthly to program manager for outcome metric reporting Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required Registered Nurse in Kansas BLS Certification 3-5 years Nursing Experience 1-2 years of case management, ambulatory care coordination, or other related experience relevant to the specific patient population navigating. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree in Nursing Greater than 5 years of nursing experience Specialized Certification for the specific patient population navigating (such as OCN, etc.)

The Oncology Nurse p rovides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Administers medications safely. Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. 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 andcommunicates 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 : Associate's Degree in Nursing (or higher degree) required Registered Nurse in State of Kansas and Missouri required BLS Certification ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy-required within 1 year of employment Must complete BSN within five years of hire as RN IV Therapy skills Preferred : BSN degree preferred Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred 2 years med surg/acute care preferred 2 years oncology experience preferred

We currently have an opening for a Nursing Supervisor. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care to all age populations, i.e., assisting in the duties of Scheduling Secretaries and Health Care Technicians. Ensures the efficient and competent performance of all health care support staff in the exam area. Maintains adequate exam clinic staffing and provides staffing schedule in timely manner. Consults with Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Director with regard to problems in the exam area. Hires and/or terminates support personnel; trains new support staff; provides corrective action as needed. Provides and maintains effective communication with KUCC physicians and KUMC departments, the community, and KUCC staff. Oversees quality improvement in the exam area. *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 : BSN or Advanced Clinical Degree Preferred : Nursing Certification – Relevant Clinical Practice

The Organ Transplant Nurse Coordinator plans, directs, and provides specialized nursing care with the primary emphasis on the treatment of individuals with end stage organ disease that are designated to have a solid organ transplant. Provides continuity and coordination of patient care; conducts patient and professional education initiatives; collaborative relationship with multidisciplinary teams, community resources and agencies. Responsibilities Demonstrate knowledge and ability to facilitate living donation/transplantation, and will utilize that knowledge to coordinate the care of the living donor for evaluation and live organ donation. Identifies appropriate live donor candidate upon referral, and interacts with appropriate staff. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to coordinate the care of the transplant recipient in the outpatient setting to achieve optimal physical, social and emotional rehabilitation. Identifies and responds to recipient/family/legal guardian’s educational, psychosocial and economic needs in post-transplant phase. Reinforces post-operative teaching. Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipient’s health and organ function. Communicates lab data and diagnostic results to transplant physician/health care provider. Implements changes in drug/treatment therapy as ordered by physician(s) and/or health care provider. Arranges for consultations, diagnostic procedures and hospitalization when indicated. Reinforces and facilitates need for well care (i.e., periodic mammography, pap smears and colonoscopy). Ensures recipient is screened annually for malignancy. Assesses recipient’s need for immunizations. Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to monitor and coordinate care of the candidate awaiting organ transplantation. Develops and institutes a teaching plan addressing transplant candidate/family/legal guardian’s learning needs. Maintains/ensures communication with patient, referring physicians, payers, other health care providers and transplant team members. Ensures cytotoxic antibody screen is obtained regularly per transplant center protocol. Maintains routine health maintenance and surveillance for malignancy during the waiting period. Exhibits ability to maintain and update candidate-listing status per OPTN/UNOS regulations. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates when appropriate. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate progress. Demonstrates proficiency and continual growth in the knowledge of transplantation. Reviews and integrates into practice the current professional literature in the field of transplant. Attends practice-related conferences. Participates in professional transplant/procurement organizations. Examines current transplant-related research. Shares knowledge through mentoring/precepting newly hired staff. Demonstrates understanding and the ability to assume responsibility for individual judgments to achieve the highest quality of care for the transplant candidate, recipient, family and living donor. Demonstrates understanding and ability to facilitate/coordinate evaluation and OPTN/UNOS listing of potential transplant candidate. Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral, and interacts with appropriate staff. Identifies requirements for candidate evaluation. Coordinates with multidisciplinary team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate. Demonstrates understanding of post-transplant management including medications, complications, interventions and discharge planning in the coordination of recipient care. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team. Monitors patient progress post-transplant. Identifies complications and considers interventions with the transplant team. Communicates recipient’s status to referring physician, health care providers and payers. Identifies and responds to the educational, psychosocial and economic needs of recipient/family/legal guardian during hospitalization. Educates recipient/family/legal guardian regarding care and responsibilities after transplantation. Educates candidate/family/legal guardian about living donation options, evaluation process, OPTN regulations, organ allocation, waiting phase, transplant process, risks/benefits, including utilization of expanded donors, high-risk donors, if applicable, post-operative phase including immunosuppressive therapy and effects, potential research protocols of the transplant program, candidate/family/legal guardian responsibility throughout the transplant process. Exhibits knowledge and ability to facilitate transplant process when organ becomes available to transplant candidate. This includes defining and adhering to the current OPTN/UNOS regulations and allocation policies. Communicates with the OPO and collects the appropriate data necessary for decision-making regarding organ acceptance/rejection for transplant. Shares necessary information about the donor organ, including ABO compatibility, with the transplant surgeon/physician. Reviews potential recipient’s current medical status to determine eligibility for transplant. Assesses need for and obtains results of final cytotoxic cross match. Facilitates admission or transfer of patient to the transplant. Arranges any preoperative procedures required (i.e., dialysis). Notifies transplant team of pending surgical procedure. Acts as a liaison between the donor and recipient transplant teams. Exhibits ability to remove transplant recipient from list per OPTN/UNOS regulations. Provides outcome specifics to OPO for donor family follow-up. Maintains communication with referring physician, health care providers and payers. Identifies and responds to the psychosocial and economic needs of the transplant candidate/family/legal guardian during evaluation. Demonstrates knowledge of, and compliance with, OPTN/UNOS policies and listing requirements. Informs and educates patient/family/legal guardian at time of listing. Ensures patient and referring physician are informed in writing of transplant listing, denial or postponement. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of evaluation process and makes appropriate referrals to specialists. Interprets serological results of the potential transplant candidate and their implications for transplant. Obtains recipient blood type, tissue typing and cytotoxic antibodies according to transplant center protocol. Identifies possible co-morbidities in the transplant candidate and evaluates as indicated. Identifies absolute and relative contraindications to transplantation. Ensures patient understands risk and benefit of immunizations required prior to transplantation. .*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 Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Must complete Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of hire/transfer BLS Certification Registered Nurse in State of Kansas Minimum two years acute clinical experience Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

The Oncology Nurse p rovides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Administers medications safely. Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. 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 andcommunicates 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 : Associate's Degree in Nursing (or higher degree) required Registered Nurse in State of Kansas and Missouri required BLS Certification ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy-required within 1 year of employment Must complete BSN within five years of hire as RN IV Therapy skills Preferred : BSN degree preferred Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred 2 years med surg/acute care preferred 2 years oncology experience preferred

The Oncology Nurse p rovides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Administers medications safely. Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues. Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely. 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 andcommunicates 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 : Associate's Degree in Nursing (or higher degree) required Registered Nurse in State of Kansas and Missouri required BLS Certification ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy-required within 1 year of employment Must complete BSN within five years of hire as RN IV Therapy skills Preferred : BSN degree preferred Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred 2 years med surg/acute care preferred 2 years oncology experience preferred