Experienced RN - Registered Nurse -Procedural Endoscopy - Edmond

OU Health•Edmond, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled as an RN 1, 2, or 3 depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. The University of Oklahoma Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their Adult Endoscopy department. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a hospital setting, managing patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The nurse will embody the OU Health Way, adhering to core values of Patients First, Relentless Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, Learning, and Teamwork. The RN I role is described as a novice or advanced beginner nurse who relies on rules and is advancing to competent. The position is Full-Time, with shifts from 7am to 3:30pm.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
RN I: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
RN II: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
RN III: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
RN I & II: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
RN III: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
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 good working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification(s) preferred for RN II and RN III.
Master's Degree in Nursing preferred for RN III.

Responsibilities

Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting 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 safely and competently.
Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.