Med Specialty Step-Down RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medicine Specialty

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage care for 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 patients’ physiological data; observe and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications, initiate and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care and communicate care plans to 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.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Additional Information

• Must maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.