Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Edmond, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center Edmond

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Medicine - FS

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide 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 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.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) within the last year
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

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.
• Basic computer skills.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.