Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Nephrology - Full Time - Days

About the role

The Medicine Nephrology Unit at University of Oklahoma Medical Center consists of 22 beds and operates within a new collaborative care model. This model involves a team of RN, LPN, and a dedicated CTA caring for a group of ten patients. The unit is divided into two pods focusing on renal disease, acute dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and other medicine-related diagnoses. Additionally, there are two dedicated comfort care/end-of-life suites staffed with a dedicated concierge RN.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality care to patients in a hospital setting with a range of health problems.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, monitoring physiological data and intervening when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed, initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care safely and competently, resolving patient complaints and informing patients and families of hospital procedures.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Fosters a growth mindset through continuous learning and development, seeking mentorship and coaching.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.

Requirements

• One (1) year of RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse License (issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC), Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).

Skills

• 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 quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest.
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The shift available is Full Time (36 hours/week) with a schedule of 7p - 7a.