Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Main Infusion Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center
Position Title:
Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Main Infusion Clinic - Stephenson Cancer Center
Department:
SCC Main Infusion Center
Job Description:
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Location: Stephenson Cancer Center
Shift Available: Full-Time (40 hours/week) 10-hr shifts
One (1) year of RN experience is preferred for this position. If you have less than one (1) year of RN experience, please search for positions titled RN Resident to start the application process.
General Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the positions. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from this position.
- Chemotherapy and Administration and Consultation: Administers PO, SC injections, chemotherapy drugs, and other medications as ordered by physician: consults with other medical personnel and may provide expert information about chemotherapy, side effects, etc.:provides a variety of assistance to physicians
- Assumes responsibility for clinic specific assignments
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients
- Assists physician during conscious sedation patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary
- Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products
- Delivers patient care competently
- Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the clinic, time of discharge, and continued care via phone triage
- Informs patient and family of clinic procedures
- Patient Education: Provides chemotherapy related educational information to patients, family, etc.: answers inquiries and provides guidance as appropriate
- Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
- Delegates tasks to support staff
- Patient Follow Up: Schedules patient follow-up activities related to their treatment and assists with coordination of care by obtaining referrals and completing phone calls with the patients after their clinic visits
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications:
Education: Graduate from an accredited school school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.
Experience: At least 1 year in the capacity of an RN in a healthcare Environment
License(s) Certification(s) Registration(s) Required:
- Current RN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN license (eNLC)
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
- Obtain Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within one year of hire. Within three years of hire, obtain ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) to replace Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
- Computer skills
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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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