Experienced RN- Registered Nurse MICU Edmond-PRN- Days & Nights

OU Health•Edmond, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) works under general supervision, providing high-quality care to hospital patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The RN models OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, Learning, and valuing Teamwork. This position is in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Edmond and is PRN, with day and night shifts.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of experience in patient care 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 professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to patients’ and visitors’ cultural and language needs.
Computer application skills for supporting patient quality and safety measures.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients and advocate in their best interests.
Ability to engage in and manage conflicts constructively.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory 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.

Responsibilities

Align behavior with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional 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 patient examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe patient status, and intervene when necessary.
Administer prescribed medications.
Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
Deliver patient care safely and competently.
Resolve patient complaints promptly in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Inform patients and families about hospital procedures and share the care plan during care and at discharge.
Refer patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Seek mentorship and feedback, maintain professional certifications and licensure, and continue developing nursing skills.
Develop a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with enterprise metrics, and measure progress with department leadership.
Foster an inclusive workforce that values individual differences.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.