Experienced RN-Registered Nurse- Critical Care Step Down-Nights/Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking an Experienced RN for the Critical Care Step Down unit, Nights/Days. The RN II will provide advanced nursing care to complex patients, collaborating with physicians and the care team to uphold OU Health's standards.

The role requires 3-5 years of RN experience, an active Oklahoma RN license (or eNLC), and BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with specialty certifications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 3-5 years of patient care as an RN.
• License/Certification/Registration: Current RN license (OK State Board) or compact license (eNLC).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) required upon hire.
• Specialty certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aligns with OU Health values and maintains nursing standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Documents patient responses and changes in orders.
• Assists physicians with examinations and minor procedures.
• Monitors physiological data and intervenes as needed.
• Administers medications and intravenous infusions.
• Delivers patient care competently and seeks coaching as needed.
• Communicates care plan during discharge and shares information with family.
• Makes referrals to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Maintains professional certification and engages in ongoing development.

Job description

## Experienced RN-Registered Nurse- Critical Care Step Down-Nights/DaysApply: Oklahoma City: Full time: Posted Today: R0068318## **Position Title:**Experienced RN-Registered Nurse- Critical Care Step Down-Nights/Days## **Department:**Med Specialty Step Down## **Job Description:****Job Description****General Description:** An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) II works under general supervision and provides nursing care in a hospital setting to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They are a critical link within their department in maintaining and modeling nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient care. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting *Patients First*, pursuing *Relentless Excellence*, showing *Integrity*, seeking *Inclusion* for all staff and patients, always *Learning*, and valuing *Teamwork*. RN II represents the competent nurse who meets expectations outlined in the baseline job description while advancing to proficiency. Experience in similar situations allows this nurse to use conscious and deliberate planning resulting in efficiency and organization. They can cope with contingencies and changes in situations. They are able to care for complex patients requiring a high level of technical and clinical skills. They work faster and more efficiently, and are team focused, becoming more astute in complex problem solving. **Essential Responsibilities*** Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.* Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.* Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting 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.* Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.* Delivers patient care competently; seeks coaching and mentoring from others as needed.* Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.* Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.* Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.* Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.* Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.* Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.* Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.* Interacts with the family and patient in sharing care plan(s) while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.* Provides feedback and opportunities for others to learn though formal and informal methods.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications****Education:** Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.**Experience:** 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.**License/Certification/Registration:*** Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).* Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.* Specialty certification(s) preferred. **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities*** Knowledge of advanced professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.* Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Can work independently and as a contributing member of the team.* Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.* Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.* Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.* Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.* Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.* Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.* Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.* Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.* Skilled in advanced care delivery models and environmental design to ensure delivery of safe patient care that is evidence-based.* Ability to align behavior with personal values and determines fit with the organization’s culture. *This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.*## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** HERE **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**