Inpatient Registered Nurse - Obstetrics Circulator Sign-on bonus $10,000.00

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Registered Nurse plans and delivers professional nursing care in accordance with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and Cherokee Nation Health Services’ mission, vision, and values. The position is located at Hastings Hospital and focuses on obstetrics/gynecology nursing care, including serving as a circulator. The nurse provides safe, effective, evidence-based care; assesses patients and develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care; coordinates with practitioners and multidisciplinary team members; documents patient conditions and care; teaches patients; and oversees care delegated to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel. The role also involves safely operating patient-care equipment, helping maintain supplies and a safe unit, maintaining nursing competency, and promoting professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from a two-year college or technical school; no exceptions.
No experience required.
Active Registered Nurse license from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a multistate RN license accepted by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing; substitutions are not accepted, and the license must be maintained throughout employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, to be obtained during orientation and maintained throughout employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, to be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, to be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills.
Attentiveness.
Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General or the General Services Administration, or listed on the specified excluded-provider or excluded-individual lists.
May be required to meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for child care.
A valid driver’s license may be required in some departments, with driving history meeting Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under a practitioner’s direction and assist practitioners during examinations.
Assess and document patient condition and vital signs.
Administer therapeutic measures prescribed by a practitioner.
Assess, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members and facilitate treatment-plan modifications based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records, including symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
Provide comprehensive, safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified health outcomes.
Communicate effectively through interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic communication.
Contribute as an active member of the multidisciplinary team.
Plan, provide, and appropriately document patient teaching and education.
Oversee patient care administered by licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel for assigned or delegated tasks.
Safely operate and monitor general and specialized patient-care equipment.
Help sustain adequate supplies and equipment and maintain unit upkeep to preserve a safe environment.
Maintain knowledge and competency in current, evidence-based nursing practice.
Exhibit leadership and set a positive example while adhering to and promoting professional, ethical, and legal nursing standards.
Maintain and promote positive work habits and culture.
Submit licensure and certification documentation and renewals according to employer guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.