Registered Nurse - ER Observation Unit
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Observation (Oklahoma City, OK)

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders.
• Assists physicians in patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients; observes physiological manifestations and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers competent patient care.
• Communicates care plans to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Informs patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Some computer skills.

Education Requirements

• Required: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing from a Board Approved Program.

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.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.