RN Resident - Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Edmond - Nights

OU Health • Edmond, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Resident provides nursing care on the Med/Surg 3rd/4th Floor at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Edmond. The unit supports clinically advanced patient care using cutting-edge technology, offers advanced clinical education with access to step-down training, and has substantial technology support. It is not an on-call unit. This RN I role is intended for a novice or advanced-beginner nurse progressing toward competent practice. The position is full-time at 36 hours per week, with day and night shifts available; the advertised role is for nights.

The nurse assumes responsibility for assigned patients, monitors and documents their condition and responses to care, administers prescribed treatments, and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other care team members. The nurse also develops professionally through mentorship, feedback, licensure and certification maintenance, and goal setting aligned with organizational metrics.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 0–3 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 basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skill in computer applications designed to ensure patient quality and safety measures.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in their best interest.
• Ability to engage 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 characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
• Assists physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data, observes patient manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care safely and competently.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Informs patients and families about hospital procedures and shares the care plan during care and at discharge.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Seeks mentorship, remains open to coaching and feedback, and maintains professional certifications and licensure to develop and uphold nursing skills.
• Develops a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and measures progress with department leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified individuals.
• Student loan repayment up to $25,000.
• Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles.
• Night shift stipend for night shifts.
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree