Inpatient RN-OBGYN-WWH

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and Cherokee Nation Health Services' mission, vision, and values. The role provides patient care under a practitioner’s direction and contributes to assessment, care planning, treatment, education, documentation, and coordination with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The nurse also oversees delegated patient care tasks, operates patient-care equipment safely, and helps maintain a safe and adequately supplied unit.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from a two-year college or technical school; no exceptions.
No experience required.
Must possess an Oklahoma Board of Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) license or a multistate RN license accepted by the OBN; no substitutions. Must maintain the license throughout employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained during orientation and maintained throughout employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Must not be, and must not become, sanctioned 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 exclusion or sanction lists.
May be required to meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.
A driver’s license may be required in some departments; if required, the applicant or employee must have a valid license and a driving history verified by a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills.
Attentiveness.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a practitioner and assist practitioners during exams.
Assess and document patient conditions and vital signs.
Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the practitioner.
Assess, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members and facilitate modifications to patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.
Maintain accurate and 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 channels.
Contribute as an active member of the multidisciplinary team.
Plan, provide, and appropriately document patient teaching and education.
Assume oversight for patient care administered by licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel in assigned or delegated tasks.
Safely operate and monitor general and specialized patient-care equipment.
Help sustain adequate supplies and equipment and maintain the unit’s general upkeep to preserve a safe environment.
Maintain knowledge and competency in current, evidence-based nursing practice.
Demonstrate 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, including renewals, upon receipt in accordance with employer guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.