Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - PRN III - Nights at Norman Regional Health System summary :
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU, I systematically assess and reassess patients' healthcare needs, implement and coordinate nursing care, and evaluate patient outcomes to ensure effective treatment. I work collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to develop nursing diagnoses and appropriate care plans while adhering to evidence-based practices. My role requires a strong foundation in nursing principles, effective communication skills, and continuous professional development through certifications and training.
Responsibilities :
RN essential functions include, but are not limited to :
- Assessment / reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate
- Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
- Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations and policy
- Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions.
- Evaluates discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed.
- Professional Practice
Qualifications
Education
Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.Experience
Previous experience in healthcare field preferred.Licensure / Certification
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employmentOther Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.Keywords :
Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Healthcare Provider, Nursing Diagnosis, Critical Thinking, BLS Certified, Nursing Interventions, Patient Outcomes