Registered Nurse I Women's Services

Saint Francis Health System • Muskogee, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status. This role involves independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only. The Registered Nurse I coordinates activities of others (does not supervise) and leads others in the same work performed (does not supervise). They have input on performance evaluations but do not prepare or give them. This role works directly with patients and/or customers, and with internal and external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. They also work with other healthcare professionals and staff, and frequently with individuals at Director level or above. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA).

Requirements

• Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.
• 0 - 6 months related experience.
• Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
• Must have 6 - 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients.
• Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural and psychosocial factors.
• Documents steps of the nursing process.
• Utilizes proper medical terminology.
• Addresses problems and progress toward goals.
• Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources, suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors.
• Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in-services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree