RN Med/Surg Step-Down
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medicine Specialty

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Direct Care Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Med/Surg and Step down required; may be floated to any area of the hospital
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Job Description

Provide nursing care under general supervision to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex. Responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned group of patients
• Documenting patient responses and changes in physician orders
• Assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as necessary
• Administering medications, intravenous infusions, and blood products
• Delivering competent patient care
• Communicating care plans and hospital procedures to patients and families
• Making referrals for patient care needs
• Delegating tasks to support staff

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Experience in Med/Surg units

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association