Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Cardiac Cath Lab at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. The position may be filled at RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on the individual's experience, education, and other qualifications. The RN provides high-quality care to hospital patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex, under the applicable level of supervision. The role models OU Health values: putting patients first, pursuing relentless excellence, showing integrity, inclusion, continuous learning, and teamwork. The position is full-time, with shifts listed as 6 a.m.–5 p.m. and 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; call is required. The RN assumes responsibility for assigned patients, delivers and documents nursing care, assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, administers medications and infusions, communicates with patients and families, and collaborates with the care team. The RN is also expected to pursue professional development and contribute to an inclusive workplace. OU Health advertises a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified individuals, student loan repayment of up to $25,000, and relocation assistance for those moving 100 or more miles. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, a 401(k), and medical and dental plans.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse license (eNLC).
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
RN I: Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing and 0–3 years of experience in patient care as a registered nurse.
RN II: Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing and 3–5 years of experience in patient care as a registered nurse.
RN III: Bachelor's degree in nursing and 5 or more years of experience in patient care as a registered nurse.
Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain civility and positive working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to patients’ and visitors’ cultural and language needs.
Skill in computer applications designed to ensure patient quality and safety measures.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in their best interests.
Ability to engage with and manage conflicts and disagreements constructively.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued.
Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing (RN III).
Specialty certification(s) (RN III).

Responsibilities

Align behavior with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, including changes in physician orders.
Assist physicians with patient examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
Obtain and monitor patients’ physiological data, observe physiological manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
Administer prescribed medication.
Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
Deliver patient care safely and competently.
Resolve patient complaints promptly in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Inform patients and families about hospital procedures and share the care plan during care and at discharge.
Refer patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Seek mentorship, remain open to coaching and feedback, and maintain professional certifications and licensure to develop nursing skills.
Develop a professional career plan and performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and regularly measure progress with department leadership.
Foster an inclusive workforce in which individual differences are valued and maximized.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.