Registered Nurse - Observation Unit - Night Shift

About the role

This position is for a registered nurse in a fast-paced Med/Surg Observation Unit, specializing in telemetry and medical-surgical care for patients with conditions such as chest pain, heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments, involving patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Develop nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes based on assessments.
• Implement and coordinate evidence-based nursing interventions to meet patient needs.
• Evaluate patient outcomes using critical thinking and current knowledge, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Assess discharge planning requirements, utilizing available resources.
• Maintain professional practice standards in all nursing activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Previous hospital experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Current Oklahoma RN license.
• Required BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
• New graduates must complete a nurse residency program.

Skills

• Telemetry and medical-surgical care
• Critical thinking and outcome evaluation
• Discharge planning and resource utilization
• Evidence-based nursing interventions

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Differential pay for evening, night, and weekends
• Range of health and retirement benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Schedule

Nurse patient ratio of 4-6.