Experienced RN - Registered Nurse Perioperative Specialty Coordinator - OU Children's

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 proficient nurse advancing toward expert practice, with an intuitive grasp of complex variables affecting quality care and the ability to see the whole picture and mobilize resources when needed. The role focuses on patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, innovation, and creative problem-solving. RN IIIs work efficiently and collaboratively, solve problems, and emerge as unit leaders and mentors. They maintain nursing practice standards and the nursing code of ethics while modeling OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
At least 5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a 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 good working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
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 interest.
Ability to engage in and 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.
Skill in advanced care delivery models and environmental design to provide safe, evidence-based patient care.
Ability to align behavior with personal values and determine fit with the organization’s culture.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Align behaviors 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 medical treatments, including changes in physician orders.
Assist physicians with examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatment; serve as a resource for more complex procedures and treatment modalities.
Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe patients’ physiological manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
Administer prescribed medication 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.
Inform patients and families about hospital procedures and share care plans during care and at discharge.
Refer patient care needs to appropriate personnel and help others escalate care needs when necessary.
Promote a growth mindset by providing mentorship, receiving coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certifications and licensure.
Develop a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and measure progress with department leadership.
Mentor and coach newer staff in their professional development and career paths.
Foster an inclusive workforce that values and maximizes individual differences.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Provide feedback and learning opportunities through formal and informal methods.
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.