Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Trauma Control - Adult Trauma ED 3P-3A

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

OU Health is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Adult Emergency Department. The role may be filled at the RN I, RN II, or RN III level, depending on the candidate’s experience, education, and qualifications. The nurse works under general supervision to provide high-quality care to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex, while modeling OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, continuing to Learn, and valuing Teamwork. The RN assumes responsibility for assigned patients, monitors their condition and responses to care, administers prescribed treatments and medications, and coordinates with physicians and other staff. The nurse also supports patients and families with information about care and discharge, addresses complaints, delegates tasks when appropriate, and develops professionally through feedback, mentorship, and ongoing licensure or certification. The listed shift is 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, a 401(k), medical and dental plans, and other benefits. Qualified individuals may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, student loan repayment of up to $25,000, and relocation assistance when moving 100 or more miles.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) license.
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 patient-care experience as a Registered Nurse.
RN II: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 3–5 years of patient-care experience as a Registered Nurse.
RN III: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 5 or more years of patient-care experience 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 good working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Skill in computer applications designed to ensure patient quality and safety.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in their best interests.
Ability to engage in and manage conflicts and disagreements constructively.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and individual differences.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Align behaviors 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 physiological data, observe patient manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
Administer medication as prescribed.
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 and remain open to coaching and feedback while maintaining professional certifications and licensure.
Develop a professional career plan and performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and measure progress with department leadership.
Foster an inclusive workforce that values individual differences.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.