RN - Registered Nurse (Levels 1 - 3) - Cardiovascular Unit- Days (oumedicine)
Job posting number: #238748 (Ref:R0054223)
Job Description
Registered Nurse positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education.*
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Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center Cardiovascular UnitJOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW
Shift Available: Full Time (36 hours/week) 7P-7A or 7A-7P
This is a 12-bed unit, that is housed in the penthouse/8th floor of the North Tower of the adult OU Health facility near downtown, Oklahoma City. We are a part of the Cardiovascular institute of OU Health, and are recognized by our royal blue color scrubs on campus. We share the 8th floor with our sister cardiovascular/thoracic units with a step-down and telemetry patients, allowing for quick and lateral unit transfers.
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.
*Minimum Qualifications (RN I):
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
*Minimum Qualifications (RN II):
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
*Minimum Qualifications (RN III):
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
- Specialty certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
- Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
- Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
- Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
- Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
- Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.