Registered Nurse I 2 S Observation

Saint Francis Health System • Muskogee, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care using the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies and procedures. The role monitors and evaluates patient functional status and provides patient care on the 2 South Observation unit at the Muskogee Campus.

This is a full-time night position with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Weekend and holiday work follows department guidelines. The position is designated safety sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

• Completion of the basic professional curriculum at a school of nursing approved and verified by a state board of nursing, with a diploma or degree, or entitlement to hold one.
• Valid multistate or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.
• 0–6 months of related experience.
• Working knowledge of general disease-state management processes, the biopsychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to be detail-oriented when examining clinical and numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to care for patients.
• Assess, organize, and complete patient care while considering patient age, cultural background, and psychosocial factors.
• Document the steps of the nursing process and use proper medical terminology.
• Address patient problems and progress toward goals.
• Facilitate patient discharge through timely and appropriate referrals and use of patient education resources suited to patient age and cultural and psychosocial factors.
• Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Support unit and hospital goals through performance improvement and educational activities, including attending in-services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.
• Coordinate activities of others and lead others performing the same work, without supervisory responsibility.

What This Job Offers

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