Registered Nurse - RN Ambulatory - Breast Health - Edmond - Full-time days

OU Health•Edmond, OK

About The Position

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory II works under general supervision and provides nursing care in an ambulatory setting to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The RN is a critical link in maintaining and modeling nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The nurse models OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork. The RN II is a competent nurse advancing toward proficiency. Experience in similar situations supports deliberate planning, efficient and organized work, and the ability to handle contingencies and changing situations. The RN cares for complex patients requiring advanced technical and clinical skills, contributes to complex problem-solving, and works effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
At least 3 years 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, required 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; work independently and as a contributing team member.
Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Computer application skills for ensuring patient quality and safety measures.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients and advocate 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.
Skill in 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

Specialty certification(s).

Responsibilities

Align behavior with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients, or patients seen by the service or clinic.
Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, including changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assist physicians with patient examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatment, while developing skills for more complex procedures and treatment modalities.
Obtain and monitor patients’ physiological data, observe physiological manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
Administer medications as prescribed.
Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
Deliver competent patient care and seek coaching and mentoring as needed.
Resolve patient complaints promptly according to policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Inform patients and families about clinic or unit procedures and share care plans during care and at discharge.
Refer patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Seek mentorship and feedback, maintain professional certifications and licensure, and continue developing professional nursing skills.
Develop a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and measure progress with department leadership.
Foster an inclusive workforce that values and maximizes individual differences.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Provide feedback and learning opportunities to others through formal and informal methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.