Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine / Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; note all changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians in patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data of patients, observe physiological manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
• Administer medication as prescribed; initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans with patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Inform patients and families of hospital procedures.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology nursing, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients, including at least 1 year of Level 1 trauma experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association