Registered Nurse - Medicine Specialty
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine Specialty

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

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

• 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 when necessary.
• Administer medication 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in the specialty.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• None specified

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required or specified.