RN - PRE-ADMIT - PRN

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY • Oklahoma City, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. Responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission of OneCore Health.

Requirements

• Current RN Licensure with the State.
• BCLS required, if not currently ACLS trained, then must obtain ACLS training within 6 months of hire.
• 1-2 years experience in A Surgery Hospital or Hospital setting preferred.
• Graduate of nursing program.
• Requires physical ability for long term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• The employee must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Requires communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation.
• Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job risk include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with laser and chemicals, lifting of 30 - 75 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.

Nice To Haves

• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
• Interacts with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees