About the role
Oklahoma Arthritis Center (OAC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Summary
Responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
Essential Functions
Intravenous administration of biologic agents
Patient education
Taking vitals and health history
Have strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and compassion
Performance Requirements
Knowledge
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
- Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
- Knowledge of equipment, supplies and materials needed for medical treatment.
- Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
- Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.
Skills
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be proficient with computers
Abilities
- Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.
Qualifications
- Current RN license.
- AllScripts EMR experience preferred.
Clinic experience
Have at least two years IV experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
- Physical ability to sit, perform data entry and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
- Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
- May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.
Environmental Conditions
Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Travel Requirements
Travel may be required.
Scheduled Working Hours
Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours may vary depending upon the needs of the position, department, and clinic.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time, with or without notice.
Equipment Operated
Computer, stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, automated external defibrillator (AED), blood pressure cuff, and other nursing items. May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry and oxygen tanks.