Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK

Registered Nurse (RN) I - Ortho Spine - Full Time - Nights

Departmental Overview Compensation/Benefits * $27.84-$45.46/hr. depending on previous work experience. * $2.50/hr. evening differential * $3.00/hr. night differential * $3.00/hr. weekend differential * Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement. Ortho/Spine is a 32 bed unit specializing in orthopedic patients. We have disease specific certification from the Joint Commission in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and Hip Fx patients which deems us a center of excellence. We also care for Total Shoulder and Ankle patients as well as other fractures. We also care for low level cardiac patients and some med-surg patients. Job Summary Job Summary RN essential functions include, but are not limited to: * Assessment/reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate * Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate. * Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations and policy * Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions. * Evaluates discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed. * Professional Practice Qualifications Education Diploma or Associate's degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Experience Previous experience in healthcare field preferred. Licensure/Certification Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program. Qualifications Education * Diploma or Associate's degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Experience * Previous experience in healthcare field preferred. (Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience). Licensure/Certification * Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or active Multistate RN license. * Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. #NRHSS Schedule 7p-7a Work Shift Night Position Type Regular Full Time