OU Health - RN Resident - Medicine Step Down/Critical Care (Days and Nights)

Cross Country Search; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team with a unique Nurse Residency Program designed for recent graduates. This program offers structured learning, mentoring, and support to transition from student to professional practice. Work in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care in the Medicine Step Down/Critical Care unit.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Administers medication as prescribed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing school

RN License from Oklahoma State Board of Nursing

BLS from AHA

ACLS (within 1 year if in Step Down)

Job description

Nurse Residency Program: Medicine Step Down/Critical Care
$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Shifts: Days 7A-7P or Nights 7P-7A (36 hours/week)

Experience: Less than 1 year required.

Join Our Team:
Embark on a unique nursing journey with our Nurse Residency Program. This Residency Program provides the graduate nurse with resources and rich experiences that will serve as a strong foundation for a successful nursing career. These nurse residents receive guidance and support from a primary preceptor and clinical education specialist to successfully bridge the transition from student to professional practice. The program features ongoing structured learning opportunities for residents, a strong social support network, mentoring and preparation to obtain national certification in their chosen specialty area.

Work closely with a dedicated team to enhance your skills while caring for a diverse range of patients with our Medicine Step Down/Critical Care unit. Embrace patient-focused care and be part of our innovative approach to healthcare.

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. Initiates, 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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from accredited nursing school.
• RN License from Oklahoma State Board of Nursing.
• BLS from AHA required upon hire.
• ACLS (within 1 year if in Step Down).

Interested candidates, please send your updated resume to Alistair Forgan @ [e-mail] or text/call 781-388-1361 for immediate consideration.