Neurology Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Neurology - FS

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe and intervene as necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Initiate, regulate, and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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 required.

Prior travel experience: Not required.