Job Description
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Location : University of Oklahoma's Medical Center
Shift Available : Full-Time (36 hours / week); 7p - 7a
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.
Under general supervision, provides nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Provides a flexible workforce to supplement the inpatient and / or outpatient nursing units.
- Assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Obtains a history and assessment and documents finding. Examples include but are not limited to, the chief complaint, allergies, current medications, system functions, and the immunization status of patients.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients and intervenes when necessary.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in the nursing notes.
- Assists the physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as needed.
- Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. Monitors for side effects.
- Delivers patient care competently and delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate.
- Interacts with family and patient in sharing the care plan as applicable.
- Assists with coordinating hospital admissions to the unit as needed.
General Responsibilities :
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
Education : Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Experience : One year of 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 within 3 months of hire.
The Level 2 SEA Core RN will be in a part-time or full-time FTE position and commit to serving in either one (1) adult hospital (OUMC or OU Edmond) and two of the below skill sets OR two adult hospitals (OUMC and OU Edmond) and one skill set.
Levels of skill sets :
Critical Care - ICU, ED, PACU
Medical Medical / Surgical, Step Down
Procedural areas Endo, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology
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. Some computer skills.