Neurology Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center Clinics (Professional Office Building)

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neurology (Oklahoma City, OK)

Position Overview

• Provide nursing care to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex under general supervision.
• Responsible for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments.
• Assist physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor physiological data and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications and manage intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care and communicate care plans to patients and families.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs and delegate tasks to support staff.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in the specialty.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.