Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit - Days

Provident Behavioral Health; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Norman, OK is seeking an experienced registered nurse for an intermediate care unit focusing on complex medical conditions and stroke patients. You will provide comprehensive nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support evidence-based interventions.

The role requires an Oklahoma RN license and BLS certification, with new graduates expected to complete a nurse residency program.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Current Oklahoma RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required and must be maintained.
• New graduates must complete a nurse residency program.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Reassessment: Systematically evaluate patients' health needs, involving patients, families, and healthcare teams as appropriate.
• Nursing Diagnosis & Outcomes: Analyze assessments to determine diagnoses and expected outcomes collaboratively.
• Implementation & Coordination: Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions to achieve patient care goals, coordinating with the care team.
• Evaluation: Monitor and assess patient outcomes, using critical thinking to address problems and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Discharge Planning: Evaluate and coordinate discharge needs, utilizing available resources.
• Professional Practice: Maintain high standards of nursing practice, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies.

Education

Diploma or ADN

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a critical care setting, specifically within an intermediate care unit that handles complex medical conditions and stroke patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Reassessment: Systematically evaluate patients' health needs, involving patients, families, and healthcare teams as appropriate.
• Nursing Diagnosis & Outcomes: Analyze assessments to determine diagnoses and expected outcomes collaboratively.
• Implementation & Coordination: Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions to achieve patient care goals, coordinating with the care team.
• Evaluation: Monitor and assess patient outcomes, using critical thinking to address problems and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Discharge Planning: Evaluate and coordinate discharge needs, utilizing available resources.
• Professional Practice: Maintain high standards of nursing practice, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Current Oklahoma RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required and must be maintained.
• New graduates must complete a nurse residency program.