Inpatient RN-Surg Svcs-WWH

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

The Inpatient RN 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 position is located at Hastings Hospital. The nurse provides evidence-based patient care, assesses and documents patient conditions, administers prescribed treatments, develops and evaluates plans of care, coordinates with the healthcare team, and educates patients. The role also includes oversight of care delegated to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel, safe operation of patient-care equipment, and supporting a safe, well-maintained unit. The RN is expected to maintain nursing competence and licensure and to promote professional, ethical, legal, and positive workplace practices.

Requirements

Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in Nursing; no exceptions.
No experience required.
Possess an Oklahoma Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license or a multistate RN license accepted by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing; no substitutions. Maintain the license throughout employment.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) during orientation and maintain it throughout employment.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
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 exclusion or sanction 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; where required, the driving history must meet Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under a practitioner's direction and assist practitioners during examinations.
Assess and document patient conditions and vital signs.
Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by a practitioner.
Assess, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing diagnoses and patient care plans.
Coordinate with healthcare team members and facilitate changes to treatment plans based on patients' responses and conditions.
Maintain accurate and detailed 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 and contribute as an active multidisciplinary team member.
Plan, provide, and 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 maintain adequate supplies and equipment and preserve a safe, well-maintained unit.
Maintain knowledge and competency in current evidence-based nursing practice.
Demonstrate leadership and serve as a positive example while adhering to and promoting professional, ethical, and legal nursing standards.
Maintain and promote positive work habits and workplace culture.
Submit licensure and certification documentation, including renewals, in accordance with employer guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.