Observation Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
4x11 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title

RN Observation

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Employment Type

Registered Nurse - Direct Care

Contract Length

13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 8 hours per day
• 40 hours per week
• Trauma and travel experience required

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned group of patients
• Documenting patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments
• Assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as necessary
• Administering medications and intravenous infusions, including blood products
• Delivering competent patient care
• Communicating care plans to patients and families, including at discharge
• Making referrals for patient care needs
• Delegating tasks to support staff
• Performing other assigned duties

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• 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 from the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• 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
• Some computer skills
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) from a board-approved program

Additional Notes

• Prior trauma and travel experience is required for this position