Position Title:

RN - Registered Nurse - Procedural Outpatient Radiation Therapy - Stephenson Cancer Center

Department:

Radiation Therapy

Job Description:

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Location: Stephenson Cancer Center
Shift: Full-Time (40 hours/week) 8-hour shifts

Radiation Oncology is a fast-paced clinic with 10 attending physicians and 4 midlevel providers. Our team collaborates with a variety of disciplines and other departments to provide care to patients considering radiation, currently receiving radiation, and those who have previously been treated with radiation therapy.

Radiation Oncology Nurses have a hybrid role as both a clinic nurse and a procedural nurse. Our nursing team serves to pre-op patients, circulate during procedures, and recover patients post procedure for various radiation treatment procedures that require anesthesia. Our nurses work closely with the provider and anesthesia team to deliver care. Our clinic also provides radiation treatment to those that are currently inpatient at an OU Health facility if required.

General Description:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in one of OU Health’s specialty areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes 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 competently. 
• Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
• Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. 
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. 
• Delegates tasks to support staff. 

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.  Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience: May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.  Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.  Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Some computer skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.

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