Experienced RN - Registered Nurse Perioperative Specialty Coordinator - OU Medical Center

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) III works under general supervision and provides nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The RN III is a critical link in maintaining and modeling nursing practice standards and the nursing code of ethics to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role models OU Health’s core values: Patients First, Relentless Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, Learning, and Teamwork. The RN III is a proficient nurse advancing toward expert practice, with an intuitive grasp of complex factors affecting care quality and the ability to see the broader picture and mobilize resources. The role focuses on patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, innovation, and creative problem-solving. RN IIIs work efficiently as team-focused problem solvers and emerging unit leaders and mentors. The position includes delivering and coordinating patient care, supporting colleagues’ development, and contributing to staffing plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
At least 5 years of patient-care experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Knowledge of advanced professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to work independently and lead a team.
Ability to maintain civility and positive working relationships with employees.
Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Computer application skills for supporting patient quality and safety measures.
Ability to build integrity and trust with patients and advocate for their best interests.
Ability to manage conflicts and disagreements constructively.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory and accreditation standards.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and individual differences.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.
Knowledge of advanced care delivery models and environmental design to support safe, evidence-based patient care.
Ability to align behavior with personal values and assess fit with the organization’s culture.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing.
Specialty certification(s).

Responsibilities

Align behavior with OU Health values and maintain professional nursing practice standards.
Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments, including changes in physician orders.
Assist physicians with examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatment; serve as a resource for complex procedures and treatment modalities.
Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe patient responses, and intervene when necessary.
Administer prescribed medications and initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
Deliver competent patient care and coach and mentor others as needed.
Resolve patient complaints promptly in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Explain hospital procedures and share care plans with patients and families during care and at discharge.
Refer patient care needs to appropriate personnel and assist others in escalating care needs.
Maintain professional certifications and licensure, seek coaching and feedback, and develop professional skills.
Create a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with enterprise metrics, and track progress with department leadership.
Mentor and coach newer staff in their professional development and career paths.
Foster an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Provide formal and informal feedback and learning opportunities for others.
Influence others, build consensus, and gain cooperation to share information and accomplish goals.
Assist with filling and planning for staffing needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.