Oncology Infusion RN (OU Health)

Job Description

Position Title:

Department:

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital based clinic providing care to patients with hematology and oncology diagnosis.

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 IM, IV, 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
• Conscious Sedation: including Nitrous Oxide for procedures
• 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

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school school of nursing required.  Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience: At least 1 year in the capacity of an RN in a healthcare Environment

License(s) Certification(s) Registration(s) Required:

• 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 required upon hire
• Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 30 day of employment
• Obtain Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nursing Biotherapy Certification within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• Computer skills

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.