Oncology Hematology RN
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Oncology - Hemo

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

Job Description

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

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Hematology/Oncology nursing experience of at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
• Stepdown experience

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.
• Some computer skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) from a Board Approved Program.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.