Charge Experienced RN- Registered Nurse- Comprehensive Care- Days & Nights

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) II works under general supervision and provides nursing care in a hospital setting to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The RN II is a critical link within the department in maintaining and modeling nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe patient care. The role 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 who meets baseline job expectations while advancing toward proficiency. Experience in similar situations supports deliberate planning, efficiency, organization, and the ability to cope with contingencies and changing circumstances. The nurse cares for complex patients requiring a high level of technical and clinical skill, contributes to complex problem-solving, and works effectively as part of a team. This position is in the 3rd Floor Overflow department. It is identified as a safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard. OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and additional benefits.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
3–5 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, 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.
Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.
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 patient quality and safety measures.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients and advocate in their best interests.
Ability to engage with 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.
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.
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 or mentoring when needed.
Resolve patient complaints promptly according to 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.
Seek mentorship, remain open to coaching and feedback, and maintain professional certifications and licensure to develop and uphold 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 in which individual differences are valued and maximized.
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.