Temporary Part-Time Hospital Unit RN

State of OK JD McCarty Center • Norman, OK

47d • Onsite

About The Position

J.D. McCarty Center is looking for part time RNs, working 1 to 2 shifts a week, to join our team! The ideal candidate will display compassion, patience, proficiency, and experience while assisting the patients and treatment team. Our Nursing staff may be responsible for the care of 1 to 12 patients. We also provide significant patient support by providing Direct Care staff at a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. You will be responsible for providing nursing care and treatments to developmentally disabled patients, birth-21 years. You will administer medication, provide treatments, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed from 7pm-7am. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.

Requirements

• RN with a license to practice nursing in the state of Oklahoma
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds
• Must be in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care – Maintain nursing standards while supporting patients with all applicable medical needs. Assess patients and create care plans that identify areas of improvement to ensure quality of care. Communicate with the patient, their family and members of the medical team to achieve the desired goals of the patient-care plan. Completes patient assessments each shift to include review of patient's medications, physical status, and treatments given. Participates in the initiation, modification, and implementation of the patient's nursing care plans. Receives report from licensed nursing staff member regarding all information pertaining to patients' medical status, condition, progressions. Completes patients' charts using PIE format and the EHR system. Attends consult appointments, field trips, and various recreational activities as part of the patient's treatment plan.
• Develop optimal relationships - Provide supervision, support and assistance to the Direct Care staff with services and interventions provided to our patients. Communicates medical information to and collaborates with the treatment team as part of the inter-disciplinary approach to patient care to best facilitate in meeting our patients medical, therapeutic and behavioral goals. Promotes team efforts in the commitment to improve our continuity of patient care.
• Conduct administrative duties – Attend medical conferences and courses for ongoing care and education. Assist Nursing Administration via collection data for the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level