Registered Nurse – Medicine Specialty
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medicine Specialty

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts (both Standard Day and Mid Shift required)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

Provide nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex under general supervision. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned group of patients
• Documenting patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments
• Assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as necessary
• Administering medications, intravenous infusions, and blood products
• Delivering competent patient care and communicating care plans to patients and families
• Making referrals for patient care needs and delegating tasks to support staff

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Experience in Ortho Trauma highly preferred

Skills

• 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 proficiency
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.