Registered Nurse - FT Nights

Job Purpose

Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress. Notifies House Supervisor and physician of patient’s change of condition. Provides nursing care in various clinical services.

Essential Functions

• Contributes to the assessment of the patient.
• Participates in the development and modification of the plan of care.
• Implements the appropriate aspects of the patient plan of care.
• Delegates such tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Provides safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
• Administers medications as stipulated by the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Safeguards required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Evaluates, and regularly re-evaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions of the client's plan of care.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed, changes in the client condition. Ensures documentation reflects.
• Ensures all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and patient information.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Behaviorial Standards

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serves as a role model within the company.
• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior: Respect/Professional Conduct and Attitude, Integrity, Communication, Professional/Personal Development, Commitment to Partners/Community and Excellence.
• Exhibits positive customer service behavior in everyday work interactions.
• Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Handles difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Holds self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participates in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices in patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Participates as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance and attends and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Committed to striving for excellent performance.
• Takes ownership of yourself and work preformed.
• Adheres to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Current RN license issued by the State of Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Current ACLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

Experience

Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.