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

RN Medicine Specialty

Location

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week

Job Summary

• Provides nursing care in a hospital setting for patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
• May be floated to any area of the hospital.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg experience

Required Clinical Experience

• Med/Surg and Step Down experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments
• Assist physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatment
• Monitor patient physiological data and intervene when necessary
• Administer medications and manage intravenous infusions and blood products
• Communicate care plans and discharge information to patients and families
• Make referrals for patient care needs
• Delegate tasks to support staff