Level I Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Oncology - $30-46 per hour

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for outpatient oncology care. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, documenting responses to treatments, and assisting physicians in various procedures. The ideal candidate will align with the organization's core values of patient-first care, excellence, and teamwork. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can grow professionally while making a significant impact on patient health. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to advance your career in a supportive setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license and experience in patient care.
• Knowledge of oncology nursing practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in a hospital setting.
• Document patient responses and assist physicians in examinations.
• Administer medications and monitor patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

IV Infusion

Documentation

Patient Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Oncology Level I for a nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

*** Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position

Position Title

RN (Level 1-3) - Registered Nurse - Procedural Outpatient Radiation Therapy

Department

Radiation Therapy

Job Description

General Description: 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.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
2. Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
3. Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
4. Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
5. Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
6. Administers medication as prescribed.
7. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
8. Delivers patient care safely and competently.
9. Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
10. Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at discharge.
11. Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
12. Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure to develop and uphold nursing skills.
13. Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in line with enterprise metrics.
14. Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized.
15. Delegates tasks to support staff as needed.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.