Registered Nurse II - Temporary

Oklahoma State Government•Tahlequah, OK

14d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Location : Tahlequah - 912 S College Avenue Salary : up to $29.10/hour based on education and experience Full Time /Part Time : Part time Work Schedule : Monday – Friday Primary Hours : 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, (up to 19 hours per week), some evenings and weekends as needed. Position Description: Under general supervision, provide direct preventative clinical services, assessing the health status of individuals, families, and populations, and provide nursing case management and health education as necessary.

Requirements

Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and one year of professional nursing experience, OR, a Bachelor's in Nursing and possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required at this level include knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments.
Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care.
In addition, this job requires knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures.
Ability is required to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess the health status of individuals, families, and population as well as define a plan of care and provide nurse case management and health education in the areas of Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tuberculosis, Women, Infants and Children, Immunizations, Adult Health and General Child Health.
Collaborate with other professionals in the management of health care, such as offering in-services to community partners to provide health promotion and education.
Provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned areas of responsibility to ensure quality care.
Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
Evaluates and determines health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs.
Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
Educates individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion.
Delegates tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Assures quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
Performs specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.