Float Pool Surgical RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty (Oklahoma City, OK)

Job Overview

Provide nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex under general supervision.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications, regulate and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans with 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher from a board-approved program (preferred).

Certifications & Licensure

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.