Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY

A clinically competent Registered Nurse who coordinates and delivers professional nursing care to the acutely ill patient in all phases of life (newborn through geriatric) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant other(s), and other health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED :

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and action of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Two (2) years previous hospital experience preferred.
• Emergency Room experience preferred.
• Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

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Requirements : ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES