Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic

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

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex. Core responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned group of patients
• Documenting patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments
• Assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as necessary
• Administering prescribed medications
• Initiating and monitoring intravenous infusions and blood products
• Delivering competent patient care
• Communicating care plans with patients and families during hospitalization and discharge
• Informing patients and families about hospital procedures
• Referring patient care needs to appropriate personnel
• Delegating tasks to support staff

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Skills

• 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
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required for this position.