RN Observation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

RN Observation

Location

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contract

• 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• DOU - Direct Observation Unit experience
• 2 years of experience in DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• DOU - Direct Observation Unit experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Trauma experience

Skills and 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

Role Overview

• Provides nursing care in a hospital setting for patients with a range of health problems
• Manages an assigned group of patients
• Documents patient responses and changes in physician orders
• Assists physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatment
• Monitors patient physiological data and intervenes as needed
• Administers medications
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products
• Communicates care plans and discharge information to patients and families
• Makes referrals for patient care needs
• Delegates tasks to support staff

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling is not available
• Trauma and travel required