RN - Registered Nurse - Trauma ICU - Nights - PRN (OU Health)
Job posting number: #154330 (Ref:R0046054)
Job Description
Position Title:
RN - Registered Nurse - Trauma ICU - Nights - PRNDepartment:
Trauma ICUJob Description:
Shift: PRN, Nights
As a result of being Oklahoma's only level one trauma center, OU Medical Center receives the most critical cases from across the state. As a nurse at OU Medical Center's Trauma ICU, you'll work with a large, interdisiplinary team to provide a level of care that won't be found anywhere else in Oklahoma. Ideal candidates for this role will be experienced nurses who have previously worked in critical care environments.
General Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
- Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Delivers patient care competently.
- Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
- Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
- Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Delegates tasks to support staff.
General Responsibilities: • Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Possession of a valid temporary license or permanent license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty. Permanent license must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. BLS certification required upon hire. Additional certification(s) may be required based on department, see attachment for details.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. 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.