RN, Cath Lab

DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL•Duncan, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations, consistent with the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN fulfills professional role obligations as a scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor, and promotes collaborative decision-making, innovation, lifelong learning, teamwork, and a Just Culture of Safety. The position is at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma. It is full-time, day shift, with no travel. The RN must be able to take call and respond within 20 minutes. This is a safety-sensitive position and requires respirator and fit testing. Required vaccinations must be maintained under hospital policy; medical and religious exemptions are available upon request.

Requirements

Associate or baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA.
Current, unencumbered Oklahoma RN license, or multistate licensure in a party state in compliance with primary residency rules and requirements.
Fluency in oral and written English.
Basic computer skills, including email, position-related information technology, and Electronic Health Record tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to urgent situations.
Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish position requirements.
Ability to take call and respond within 20 minutes.
American Heart Association BLS, ISTAT, and NIHSS; may be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer.
ACLS; may be obtained within one year of hire or transfer.
Must comply with safety-sensitive drug testing requirements, including not testing positive for THC.
Must complete required respirator and fit testing.
Must meet DRH vaccination requirements, subject to available medical or religious exemptions.
Must use assistive devices for lifting.

Responsibilities

Complete the nursing process, including assessing patients, analyzing data, establishing goals, prioritizing and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
Build rapport with patients and families; identify care needs and provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
Identify patient and family education needs and use appropriate resources to address them.
Provide quality care in accordance with therapeutic and regulatory standards, including administering authorized medications and treatments.
Follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance policies and protocols to protect patients and team members.
Document patient care services accurately and promptly, and maintain confidentiality.
Delegate tasks that others can safely perform, consistent with their educational preparation and the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act.
Help ensure equipment operates properly by verifying preventive maintenance, requesting repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
Communicate information and participate in team problem-solving to maintain cooperative relationships among healthcare teams.
Adapt assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ physical, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Attend scheduled shifts punctually and regularly; follow safety protocols and use assistive lifting devices as required.
Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and demonstrate behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
Meet and maintain all required conditions of employment, including required vaccinations.
Perform other similar duties as assigned.