Charge Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - Nights

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Retirement plans

Free parking

Career advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a registered nurse for the Med/Surg Observation Unit. The role involves patient assessment, planning and coordination of care with the care team, and maintaining evidence-based practice in a fast-paced telemetry unit.

Requirements include Oklahoma RN licensure, BLS and ACLS training, and a Diploma/ADN with BSN/MSN preferred. 3 shifts per week, night shift, regular full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and licensed as an RN in Oklahoma.
• BSN or MSN preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient health care needs with input from patient/family and care team.
• Analyze nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and evidence-based practice.
• Evaluate patient outcomes using critical thinking and clinical knowledge.
• Assume department leadership in absence of Nurse Manager.
• Maintain ACLS certification.
• Oversee bedside handoff at shift changes.

Education

Diploma or ADN

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Departmental Overview

Compensation / Benefits

• $31.31-$51.14/hr. based on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $2.50/hr.
• Night differential $3.00/hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00/hr.
• 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

Our Med/Surg Observation Unit is a fast paced 24 bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit. Common problems seen in our unit include chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes. Our nurse patient ratio ranges from 4-6 patients depending on acuity. Our care team includes a charge nurse and unit assistants with support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments. Take the next step of your nursing journey and join our amazing Med/Surg Observation Unit, where our nurses always deliver professional and compassionate care.

Job Summary

• 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.
• Professional Practice.
• Serves as department leader alongside and in absence of Nurse Manager.
• Maintain ACLS.
• RN will oversee and promote bedside handoff at shift changes.

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

• 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
• RNs with less than one year experience are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.

Schedule

7p-7a. 3 shifts/week

Work Shift

Night

Position Type

Regular Full Time