Job Description
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Location : University of Oklahoma Medical Center - South Tower
Full-Time, 7A-7P and 7P-7A
Experienced RN :
One (1) year of RN experience is preferred for this position. If you have less than one (1) year of RN experience, please search for positions titled RN Resident to start the application process.
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 :
- 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 approved school of nursing.
Experience : N / A
Licensure / Certifications / Registrations Required :
- Possession of a valid temporary license or permanent license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty.
- Permanent license must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. BLS certification required upon hire.
- Additional certification(s) may be required based on department, see attachment for details.
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.