Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Medicine Step Down - Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plans

Dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an Experienced RN for the Medicine Step Down unit on Day shifts. The RN I will provide high-quality hospital care, document patient responses, and assist physicians with examinations and procedures while upholding OU Health’s core values.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, a current RN license (Oklahoma or multistate compact), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education requires nursing degree and licensure.
• 0-3 years of patient care experience.
• CurrentRN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients per physician orders.
• Document responses to interventions and changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians in examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor and administer medications and IV infusions.
• Communicate care plans to patients and families; refer needs as appropriate.
• Uphold OU Health values and professional standards and maintain competence.

Skills

Nursing theory

Patient care

Documentation

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN license (Oklahoma) or eNLC

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Title: Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Medicine Step Down - Days Department: Med Specialty Step Down Job Description:

General Description: An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. 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 I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles.

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 safely and competently.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience:0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• 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.

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.