Observation RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Observation

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Direct Care Registered Nurse
Shift: Trauma and Travel required
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders.
• Assists physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data; observes patient manifestations and intervenes as necessary.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers competent patient care.
• Communicates care plans to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Informs patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Oklahoma.
• Experience in observation nursing or related acute care setting.
• Ability to work trauma shifts and travel as required.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is required.
• This position involves working in a trauma environment and requires flexibility for travel assignments.