Travel Nurse RN – Oncology – $2,614 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN

Specialty: Oncology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required

License: Current RN License

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support; ACLS; Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration; ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate

Must-Have: ONS/ONCC certification required

Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.

Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.

Notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.

Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.

Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes their manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.

Administers medication as prescribed.

Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.

Delivers patient care competently.

Interacts with family and patients in sharing the care plan during hospitalization and at discharge.

Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.

Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.

Delegates tasks to support staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures is required.

Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques is essential.

Maintains good working relationships with other employees.

Exhibits good verbal and written communication skills.

Responds effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.

Some computer skills are required.