Registered Nurse I - Orthopedics

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse I for the Orthopedics General – Yale Campus in Tulsa, OK. The role requires the nursing process approach to patient care, with a 7:00am-7:00pm schedule and a full-time commitment.

0–6 months of related experience is noted, with mandatory Oklahoma RN licensure and ongoing patient education responsibilities. The RN will assess and plan care, document rigorously, and coordinate discharge planning while collaborating with the care team to

Qualifications

• RN license (OK) required.
• 0–6 months related experience.
• Working knowledge of the nursing process and patient care practices.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Documents steps of the nursing process accurately.
• Facilitates patient discharge with timely referrals and education.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and staff to support patient care.
• Participates in PI activities and unit education.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree from an approved nursing program

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeDays***Not a New Grad position***Work schedule: 7:00am-7:00pm. Variable schedule including rotating weekends.Job Summary: The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status.Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients. Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural and psychosocial factors. Documents steps of the nursing process. Utilizes proper medical terminology. Addresses problems and progress toward goals. Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources, suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in-services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.Decision Making: Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.Working Relationship: Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Orthopedics General - Yale CampusLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability