Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Specialty: Emergency Nursing

Job Description

Provide nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex under general supervision in a hospital setting.

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 patients' physiological data; observe and intervene as necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications, regulate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans to 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.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• 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.

Employment Type

Staffing - Supplier Sourced