Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology - Days Sat, Sun, Mon

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Experienced RN - Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology provides patient care in a hospital setting for patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The position may be filled at RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. The RN works under general supervision, models OU Health’s values, and maintains nursing professional practice standards. The department offers a variety of procedures, self-scheduling, and a collaborative team environment. The listed schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, four 10-hour shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with days listed as Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The RN assumes responsibility for assigned patients, monitors their condition and responses to care, administers prescribed medications and treatments, and works with physicians and other staff to support safe, effective care. The role also includes patient and family communication, referrals, delegation, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.
0–3 years of experience in patient care as a registered nurse.
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
Knowledge of basic 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 systems designed to ensure patient quality and safety.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in their best interest.
Ability to engage in and manage conflicts and disagreements 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in critical care or an emergency room is preferred.

Responsibilities

Aligns behavior with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, including changes in physician orders.
Assists physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains and monitors physiological data, observes patient manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care safely and competently.
Resolves patient complaints promptly in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Informs patients and families about hospital procedures and shares the care plan during care and at discharge.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Seeks mentorship, remains open to coaching and feedback, and maintains professional certifications and licensure to develop nursing proficiency.
Develops a professional career plan and establishes performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, measuring progress with department leadership.
Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued.
Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.