Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Comprehensive Care - Days

About the role

Average of 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse is required. Applicants must hold an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and possess a current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)) along with Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.

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.
• Solves 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.

Qualifications

Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remains open to coaching and feedback, and maintains 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.

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.

Skilled 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

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.