Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Adult Endoscopy

About the Role

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) II works under general supervision and provides nursing care in a hospital setting to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They are a critical link within the Adult Endoscopy Department, maintaining and modeling nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient-centered care. RN II represents the competent nurse who meets baseline expectations while advancing to proficiency, capable of caring for complex patients requiring a high level of technical and clinical skills.

This role embodies the OU Health Way by living the core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians in patient examinations and perform minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe patient manifestations, and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications as prescribed and initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver patient care competently; seek coaching and mentoring as needed.
• Resolve patient complaints in a timely manner in collaboration with support staff.
• Inform patients and families of hospital procedures and share care plans during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Foster a growth mindset through mentorship, feedback, and maintaining professional certifications/licensure.
• Develop a professional career plan with personal and performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics.
• Foster an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and leveraged.
• Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed and interact with families to share care plans.
• Provide feedback and learning opportunities for others through formal and informal methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• Specialty certification(s) preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain civility and good working relationships with colleagues, patients, and families.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Proficiency in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to advocate for patients and maintain integrity and trust.
• Ability to manage conflicts and disagreements constructively.
• Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace valuing diversity and individual differences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.
• Skilled in advanced care delivery models and evidence-based practices to ensure safe patient care.
• Ability to align personal behavior with organizational values and culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), and medical and dental plans.