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

Role Overview

This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced Med/Surg Observation Unit, focusing on patients with conditions such as chest pain, pneumonia, and heart failure. The nurse will conduct assessments, develop diagnoses, implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes, ensuring evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform systematic assessments and re-assessments tailored to patient age and condition, involving patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Analyze assessments to establish nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes collaboratively.
• Deliver nursing interventions to meet patient needs, utilizing professional judgment and current evidence-based guidelines.
• Evaluate patient progress, recognize issues, and make informed decisions through critical thinking.
• Serve as a department leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager and promote professional practice standards.
• Maintain ACLS certification and oversee bedside handoff procedures during shift changes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma, ADN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Preferably one year of RN experience; equivalent education and experience accepted.
• Current Oklahoma RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications required, with ongoing retraining as needed.
• Less experienced RNs must complete the Nurse Residency Program.