Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular- Nights

Position Title

Educational Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred for RN III

Minimum Qualifications

• RN I: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse
• RN II: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required
• RN III: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required

Specialty Certification

Specialty certification(s) preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

The Cardiovascular Unit focuses on cardiac and vascular care for adults and varies widely in acuity and complexity. Focused patient-care areas include post-operative paraoesophageal hernia repair, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), bypass grafting (Fem-Pop, Pop-Pop), and cardiac and peripheral artery stents. In addition, our unit performs Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV).

This unit focuses on progressing post-ICU populations to help discharge after cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery requiring ICU. Care includes monitoring new Permanent Pacemaker (PPM), Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), or Transvenous Pacemaker (TVP).

Essential 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 all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Auxiliaries in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, 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 patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
• Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.

Pay

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
Student loan repayment up to $25,000
Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
Night Shift Stipend

Schedule

Nights

Benefits

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

Contact Information

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.