Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Tulsa, OK
Rang Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Oncology Infusion Clinic - Adult
Days 5x8
Tulsa, OK

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-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.
-ACLS (American Heart Association).
-Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
-ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).

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.
 

Skills:

-1 year of experience.
-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.