Med Surg Registered Nurse
Edmond, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center Edmond

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging 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 as prescribed; initiate, regulate, 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 Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher from a board-approved program.

No prior travel experience required.