Med/Surg & Step-Down RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medicine Specialty

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Direct Care Registered Nurse
Shift: Med/Surg and Step down required; may be floated to any area of the hospital
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide nursing care under general supervision to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex. Core responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned group of patients
• Documenting patient responses and changes in physician orders
• Assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as needed
• Administering medications, intravenous infusions, and blood products
• Delivering competent patient care
• Communicating care plans and hospital procedures to patients and families
• Making referrals for patient care needs
• Delegating tasks to support staff

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year
• Experience in Med/Surg units

Education

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Additional Information

• May be floated to various hospital areas as needed
• No prior travel experience required