Registered Nurse – Neurology
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Neurology

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (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.

Skills

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required.