Behavioral Health RN
Edmond, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Behavioral Health

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Specialty: RN Behavioral Health
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; note all changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians in patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data of patients; observe physiological manifestations and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications as prescribed; 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in nursing.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• 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.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ÷ 7 ≈ 13 weeks)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with behavioral health nursing experience seeking a temporary assignment in Edmond, Oklahoma.