Oncology Infusion Clinic RN
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Oncology Infusion Clinic - Adult

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care to adult patients receiving oncology infusion treatments. Responsibilities include:

• Administering chemotherapy drugs, PO and SC injections, and other medications as ordered by physicians.
• Consulting with medical personnel and providing expert information about chemotherapy and side effects.
• Documenting patient responses and changes in physician orders.
• Assisting physicians during conscious sedation and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as necessary.
• Initiating, regulating, and monitoring intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivering competent patient care and communicating care plans to patients and families.
• Providing chemotherapy-related education and answering patient/family inquiries.
• Coordinating patient follow-up activities and referrals.
• Delegating tasks to support staff as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Minimum of 1 year of infusion nursing experience, including infusion experience within the last year
• Oncology nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration certification
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• This position involves direct patient care in an oncology infusion clinic setting.