Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery - FS

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse - Direct Care

Job Summary

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

Key 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 and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications as prescribed; initiate, regulate, and monitor IV 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 assigned duties.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.

Certifications & Licensure

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - American Heart Association.
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor.

Experience

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Some computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or MSN from an accredited program.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.