Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology - Stephenson Cancer Center

About the role

A Registered Nurse Ambulatory position is available at Stephenson Cancer Center, located in the Multi-Disciplinary Clinic. This role requires a minimum of 0-3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient, group of patients, or patients to be seen by service/clinic
• 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
• Solves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff
• Informs patient and family of clinic and/or unit 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

Requirements

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse for RN I
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required for RN II

Qualifications

• License/Certification/Registration: 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
• Specialty certification(s) preferred

Skills

• 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
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic

Benefits

OU Health offers 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.