Medical Step-Down Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Medicine Specialty - FS

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications, initiate and monitor IV 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.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, Intermediate Care, Surgical ICU Stepdown, or Direct Observation Unit (DOU)
• PCU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
• Basic computer skills

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in medicine specialty nursing seeking a contract of approximately 13 weeks in Oklahoma City.