Surgical RN
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Job Opportunity: RN Surgical Specialty - OU Health

Location

• City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Facility: OU Health - 700 NE 13th

Employment Type

• Registered Nurses Direct Care (SC1016)

Job Description

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

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders for 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 physiological manifestations, 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 patients in sharing care plans during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1 year of experience.
• 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• N/A

Contract Length

• 89 days