Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Float Pool (Bone Marrow Transplant) - Travel at Home – Applicants able to commit to 36 hours preferred

Job Description

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Travel at home positions will be part of our OU Health Float Pool. The intent of this position is to work primarily within Bone Marrow Transplant and to float throughout the academic health system to different areas based on required competencies. Spots are limited! Submit your application today to be considered for this position with a highly competitive rate!

General Description:

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

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.

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: Graduation from an accredited school/college of nursing.

Experience: One years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.

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 upon hire.

Obtain Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within one year of hire. Within three years of hire, obtain ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) to replace Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification.

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.