Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Days

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled as a/an RN I, II, III, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit is a 25-bed inpatient unit that provides care to children, adolescents, and young adults within a highly specialized pediatric setting. The unit serves hematology, oncology, and disordered eating patient populations, with standard staffing ratios of 4:1 and occasional 3:1 assignment for higher-acuity patients. Professional development opportunities include chemotherapy certification, experience in stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy, and nursing leadership advancement. It is also home to Oklahoma’s only pediatric stem cell transplant and CAR-T therapy program, and the state’s only pediatric disordered eating program, offering a unique opportunity to be part of exceptional, specialized care. Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals (if applicable) Relocation assistance available to qualified individuals moving 100 miles or more. Oklahoma Children's Hospital Days: 7a-7p An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork. RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse (for RN I).
• 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse (for RN II).
• 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse (for RN III).
• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred for RN III).
• Specialty certification(s) (preferred for RN II and RN III).

Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Assists physician in the examination of 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 safely and competently.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
• Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals (if applicable)
• Relocation assistance available to qualified individuals moving 100 miles or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree