Registered Nurse – Observation Unit
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Observation (Oklahoma City, OK)

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

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders.
• Assists physicians in patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients; observes physiological manifestations and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers competent patient care.
• Communicates care plans to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Informs patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

Education Requirements

• Required: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) from a board-approved program

Certifications & Licensure

• 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 from the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association

Skills

• 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

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required