Registered Nurse - FT Nights

AVEM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC•Fairfax, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to promote patients’ comfort and well-being. The role includes administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, monitoring vital signs, documenting patient care and progress, and notifying the House Supervisor and physician of changes in a patient’s condition. Nursing care may be provided across various clinical services. Positions involving direct patient care are considered safety-sensitive by Avem Health Partners. The nurse contributes to patient assessment and care planning, implements appropriate care, and delegates tasks in accordance with training and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. The position requires safe and effective care, communication with the healthcare team, complete and compliant documentation, evaluation and revision of care plans, clinical supervision of CNAs and LPNs, and adherence to safety and infection-control practices. The nurse also distributes and documents medications, including narcotics, responds to emergencies, protects patient confidentiality, and performs other duties within the scope of practice. The individual is expected to support Avem Health Partners’ mission, vision, and goals; follow its Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior; provide courteous and professional service; participate in performance improvement, education, meetings, and training; keep current with nursing practices; and pursue professional development. The nurse may serve as a preceptor when requested.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Able to perform the essential job duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Visual and auditory abilities must be intact to perform job duties.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Able to stand and walk constantly and push, pull, lift, tug, and reach frequently.
Able to position patients for examinations and procedures using the required physical strength and agility.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, goals, Code of Conduct, and Standards of Behavior, and demonstrate professional conduct and customer service.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to patient assessment and participate in developing and modifying plans of care.
Implement appropriate aspects of patient care plans and evaluate and revise care as needed.
Provide safe and effective nursing care, including administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and monitoring vital signs.
Delegate tasks that can safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Communicate with healthcare team members and report changes in patient condition to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals.
Notify the House Supervisor and physician of changes in a patient’s condition.
Complete required documentation in compliance with regulations and standards.
Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
Follow safety and infection-control practices.
Distribute and document medications, including narcotics, according to facility standards and regulations.
Respond to emergency situations and maintain confidentiality of client and patient information.
Participate in in-service programs, performance improvement activities, committees, projects, meetings, and required training.
Keep current with nursing literature, trends, changing practices, interventions, and patient-care best practices.
Act as a preceptor when requested and perform other duties within the scope of practice.