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

Registered Nurse - Surgery Center

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Employment Type: Registered Nurse - Direct Care

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage care for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical 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; initiate, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• At least 2 years of Ambulatory Care experience, including within the last year.
• Experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

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.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Skills

• Excellent 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.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.