Geriatric Psychiatric Behavioral Health RN
Edmond, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center Edmond

Job Opportunity: RN Behavioral Health

Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks (89 days rounded to 13 weeks).

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Behavioral Health
• Required years of experience: 1 year

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.