Pediatric Oncology RN
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
2x16 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN Oncology - Pediatrics

Location

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Type

• Registered Nurse (Direct Care)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to pediatric oncology patients under general supervision.
• Manage an assigned group of patients, documenting responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor physiological data and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications and regulate intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care and communicate care plans to patients and families.
• Inform patients and families about hospital procedures and make referrals for additional care needs.
• Delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• APHON Chemotherapy certification.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher from a board-approved program.

No prior travel experience is required for this position.