Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Cardiovascular

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Specialty: RN ICU - Cardiovascular

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed 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 necessary.
• Administer medications, initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous 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 regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days converted to 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.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• None specified.