Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge - Observation Unit - Days

About the role

This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced Med/Surg Observation Unit, caring for patients with conditions such as chest pain, pneumonia, and diabetes. The nurse collaborates with a care team including charge nurses, unit assistants, respiratory, lab, and case management staff.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Reassessment: Systematically evaluates patients' health needs across various age groups and conditions, involving patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes: Analyzes assessments to determine diagnoses and expected outcomes with team involvement.
• Implementation and Coordination of Care: Delivers evidence-based nursing interventions to meet patient needs, adhering to policies and regulations.
• Evaluation: Uses critical thinking to assess patient outcomes, recognize problems, and make informed decisions.
• Professional Practice and Leadership: Serves as a department leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager and promotes bedside handoffs during shift changes.

Additional Requirements

• Maintains ACLS certification.
• Provides professional, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• One year of RN experience preferred (can be met through equivalent education and experience).
• Current Oklahoma RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, maintained throughout employment.
• Less experienced RNs must complete a Nurse Residency Program.