Surgical Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty (Oklahoma City, OK)

Job Overview

Provide nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage care for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments; update physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor and obtain physiological data; intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications, regulate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans with patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Make referrals for patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher from a board-approved program (preferred).

Certifications & Licensure

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.