Registered Nurse I - Orthopedics

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, OK seeks a Registered Nurse I to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the nursing process. You will monitor patient status and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality, safety and timely care.

The role requires completion of approved nursing education and an Oklahoma RN license with 0–6 months of related experience. You will document care, support discharge planning, and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Completion of basic professional nursing curriculum and licensure eligibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail in reviewing clinical and numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Document steps of the nursing process in the medical record.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient discharge and education.
• Address patient age, culture, and psychosocial factors in care.
• Participate in unit PI activities and education.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Interpersonal & communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

RN Diploma/Degree

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.DaysECB (Days)#RNSINDJob 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