Travel Nurse RN - Nephrology
Oklahoma City, OK
AHS Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

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

Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

-Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. 

-Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. 

-Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. 

-Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. 

-Administers medication as prescribed. -Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. 

-Delivers patient care competently. 

-Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. 

-Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. 

-Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. 

-Delegates tasks to support staff. General Responsibilities: 

-Performs other duties as assigned. null Skills: 

Experience:

 -1 year of experience. 

-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. 

-Education: -Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.