RN - 19509200

Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, high-quality care to patients from neonates through geriatric individuals. The role includes assessing critical conditions, developing individualized care plans, administering treatments, educating patients and families, documenting care, and evaluating patient outcomes. The RN supports patients across medical, surgical, psychiatric, and obstetrical care settings and helps maintain a safe, well-supplied unit.

Requirements

At least two years of nursing experience.
Current Oklahoma or Compact RN License.
Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to meet pre-employment credentialing clearances, including background checks and drug screening.
Physical ability to meet role demands, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing various physical activities.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ clinical conditions, recognize and interpret serious situations, and take immediate action as needed.
Formulate nursing diagnoses and provide appropriate care across medical, surgical, psychiatric, and obstetrical patient populations.
Develop individualized plans of care using patient and family interviews, medical records, and specific health needs, including discharge planning.
Initiate emergency measures, including responding to cardiac or respiratory arrest when a physician is not immediately available.
Operate and monitor general and specialized emergency care equipment, including infusion pumps, pulse oximeters, and ventilators.
Administer prescribed therapeutic measures, including medications, IV therapy, and respiratory therapy.
Educate patients and families about preventive and rehabilitative measures, tailoring instruction to individual learning needs.
Document observations, nursing interventions, and patient status updates for interdisciplinary teams.
Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes and adjust care plans based on patient response.
Coordinate care documentation and guide nursing staff and unlicensed personnel regarding patient care assignments.
Maintain adequate unit supplies and a safe environment for patients and staff.
Demonstrate leadership and uphold ethical and professional standards of nursing practice.