Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO 64132
Posted 11 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Healthcare
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Job Description
Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology
Description
Our Registered Nurses raise the bar by providing clinical expertise and the highest quality care in the most compassionate way. Oncology RNs provide comprehensive cancer services from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship care. On this unit, you will care for patients with hematological malignancies who are receiving bone marrow transplants. Unlock the possibilities in your nursing career by joining a team that cares like family.
Oncology nurses are experts at providing compassionate care and support to patients that have cancer. They monitor patients after surgery, administer chemotherapy, and help patients to access resources needed to ease their journey.
About this unit:
- We take care of complex oncology and hematology patients in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork
- Patient Population is often recurring, which in turn we build relationships with them and their families
- Specialty educators (Oncology and BMT) to help grow the staff and to ensure their success
You may also provide the following specialized care:
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration and management, including investigational protocols
Transfusion of blood, platelets and fresh frozen plasma
Management of patients with radiation implants, central venous access devices and spinal drains
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
Thoracentesis and paracentesis
Epidural and intrathecal analgesia
Monday -Friday 8 to 4:30 GREAT HOURS!
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Registered Nurse Missouri licensure (or compact licensure)
- Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas
Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
'Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow.'- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing ExecutiveIf you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Candidate Profile
Qualification Associate Degree