Med Surg / Stepdown RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

RN Medicine Specialty

Location

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contract

• 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts

Role Overview

• Hospital-based registered nurse providing care for patients with a range of health problems
• Assigned to a group of patients and responsible for documenting responses to treatment, monitoring patient status, administering medications, and coordinating care
• Assists with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures, and communicates care plans and discharge information to patients and families
• Willing to precept new RNs

Required Qualifications

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

Skills

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
• Some computer skills