PACU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN PACU - FS

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications, initiate 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 to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.

Education

• 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 (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

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 specified / not required.