Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Edmond, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center Edmond

State licensure as a Registered Nurse

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 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. 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.

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.