Experienced Nurse - Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion Clinic

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Experienced Nurse – Registered Nurse – Oncology Infusion Clinic position may be filled at RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on the individual’s experience, education, and other qualifications. The nurse provides patient care in a hospital setting for patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex, models OU Health’s values, and upholds nursing professional practice standards. The position includes responsibility for assigned patients, monitoring and responding to patient conditions, administering medications, and initiating and monitoring intravenous infusions and blood products. The role also involves documenting patient responses and changes in physician orders, assisting physicians with examinations and procedures, communicating care plans to patients and families, resolving complaints, making referrals, delegating tasks to clinical support staff, and supporting an inclusive workforce. The nurse is expected to pursue professional development, maintain required licensure and certifications, and establish career and performance goals. The position may be classified as RN I, RN II, or RN III. RN I requires 0–3 years of RN patient-care experience; RN II requires 3–5 years; RN III requires 5 or more years. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing is required for RN I and RN II. RN III requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing; a master’s degree is preferred. Current RN licensure and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association are required for each level. Specialty certifications are preferred for RN II and RN III.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing for RN I and RN II; bachelor’s degree in nursing for RN III.
RN I: 0–3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
RN II: 3–5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
RN III: 5 or more years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Computer application skills for systems designed to ensure patient quality and safety.
Ability to establish and maintain patient integrity and trust by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
Ability to engage in and manage conflict and disagreement constructively.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory and accreditation standards.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and individual differences.
Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing for RN III.
Specialty certification(s) for RN II and RN III.

Responsibilities

Align behavior with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, including changes in physician orders.
Assist physicians with patient examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
Obtain and monitor patients’ physiological data, observe manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
Administer prescribed medication.
Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
Deliver patient care safely and competently.
Resolve patient complaints promptly according to policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Inform patients and families about hospital procedures and share the care plan during care and at discharge.
Refer patient-care needs to appropriate personnel.
Seek mentorship, remain open to coaching and feedback, and maintain professional certifications and licensure to develop nursing proficiency.
Develop a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and measure progress with department leadership.
Foster an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.