Ambulatory Surgery RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OU Health - 1000 N Lincoln Blvd #150

Registered Nurse - Surgery Center

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Key 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 intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans with patients and families during hospital stay 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 Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Ambulatory Care nursing experience within the last year.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

Skills

• Excellent intravenous (IV) skills.
• Ability to instill prescribed pupil-dilating drops.
• 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.
• Some computer skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.