Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Med Surg Edmond - PRN - Nightshift
About The Position
The Med Surg Unit in Edmond allows healthcare professionals to participate in clinically advanced patient care and use cutting-edge technology. The unit also provides advanced clinical education with access to step down training. There is a tremendous amount of Tech support in the unit and is not an on-call unit. 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 in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.
- ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 1 year of hire.
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.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- PTO
- 401(k)
- medical and dental plans
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
