Charge Nurse (RN) - Surgical Unit - Nights

Norman Regional Health System; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System is seeking a new graduate or experienced RN for the Surgical Unit. The nurse will deliver safe, compassionate care within a fast-paced team, participating in assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation of patient care.

The role includes supervising during shift changes, maintaining ACLS, and participating in the Nurse Residency Program for less-experienced RNs. Evening and night shifts with a 7p–7a schedule are typical, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• One year RN experience preferred.
• Current Oklahoma RN license; BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient health care needs across age groups.
• Identify nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes with the care team.
• Coordinate and implement care using evidence-based practice and policies.

Education

Diploma or ADN required

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Job description

• $31.31-$51.14/hr. based on previous work experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, short and long term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

Departmental Overview

Our Surgical Unit at Norman Regional is seeking a new graduate or experienced RN to join our TEAM. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environment, has a strong willingness to learn, understands how to deliver safe and effective & compassionate clinical care along side a team.

Our Surgical Unit has thirty two beds, we take care of patients with both surgical and nonsurgical conditions, we care for patients through the nursing process of assessment planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Furthermore, nurses collaborate with other healthcare professionals for best possible treatment of our patients.

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, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, short and long term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

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

• One year experience as a Registered Nurse preferred

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

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

Work Shift

Night

Position Type

Regular Full Time