Chemotherapy Registered Nurse New

Overview

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $20,000

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO

The Chemotherapy Registered Nurse (RN) is a vital member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team, responsible for providing specialized, compassionate, and patient-centered care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. This RN role involves the safe preparation and administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and other supportive agents, along with comprehensive patient assessment, education, and emotional support throughout the patient's cancer journey.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
• Employer 401(k) options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits
  
  

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but are not limited to):

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and other medications via IVs, central lines, and ports.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments; monitor for reactions and changes during treatment.
• Manage symptoms and side effects; collaborate with physicians for timely interventions.
• Educate patients and families on disease, treatment plans, side effects, and home care.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams for seamless treatment.
• Document accurately in EHR; ensure compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Maintain venous access skills: venipuncture, port access, and central line care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families throughout treatment.
• Triage patient calls or visits; assess symptoms and arrange follow-up care.
  
  

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  
  

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf