Adult Oncology Infusion RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center

Job Opportunity: RN Oncology Infusion Clinic - Adult

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Job Description

Provide nursing care under general supervision to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex in an oncology infusion clinic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy drugs, PO and SC injections, and other medications as ordered by physicians.
• Consult with medical personnel and provide expert information about chemotherapy and side effects.
• Assume responsibility for clinic-specific assignments.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians during conscious sedation and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; intervene as necessary.
• Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans to patients and families during clinic visits, discharge, and follow-up via phone triage.
• Provide chemotherapy-related education to patients and families.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.
• Schedule and assist with patient follow-up activities related to treatment and coordinate care.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• 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 other employees.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience not required.