Registered Nurse (RN)

Seiling Municipal Hospital; Seiling (OK); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Seiling Municipal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to oversee infection surveillance and control for inpatients. The role requires coordination with nursing staff, isolation procedures, and data collection to meet state and regulatory standards. ACLS/BLS are mandatory on hire, with PALS due within 90 days.

Minimum five years of nursing experience and Oklahoma RN licensure are required. The position emphasizes safety-sensitive duties under applicable acts and HIPAA compliance in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Oklahoma RN licensure.
• ACLS and BLS required on hire; PALS within 90 days.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience; ER experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide infection surveillance and control within hospital inpatient units.
• Assist nursing staff with care of infected patients and isolation procedures.
• Collect and report infection data to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate training programs and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Infection control knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

RN license in Oklahoma

Tools

Aseptic technique

Infection control protocols

Job description

Full-Time RNPay Range: $50-60/hr Night & Weekend Shift DifferentialsProvides surveillance of Hospital inpatient population for evidence of infection. Assists Nursing personnel in proper care of infected patients, including isolation procedures when indicated. Establishes and maintains a program of infection control training for Hospital personnel. Collects and compiles data on numbers and types of infections. Coordinates the infection control process to achieve compliance with state and other regulatory standards.Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.Position Supervisory Responsibilities:None Works with all hospital staff and fosters external relationships with physicians and practitioners.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.Additional Responsibilities:Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary.Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator.Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.Adhere to the companies/facilities philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.Support the facility goals and objectives.Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy. Maintains high safety standards in the facility.Interpersonal Skills:Demonstrates active listening techniques.Gains support through effective relationships.Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property.Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.Minimum QualificationsAbility to project a professional Image.Ability to communicate well with others and ability to make independent judgment.Must comprehend, and comply with company rules and policiesACLS and BLS required upon hire.PALS required within 90-days of employmentDemonstrates initiative, ability to work with others, and professional judgement.Education and/or Experience:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingKnowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and action of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.Working knowledge of aseptic techniques, prevention of control of infection, and principles of microbiology and epidemiology.Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for patients.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing on all levels.**Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.Minimum 5 years previous nursing experience.Emergency Room experience preferred.Demonstrate leadership qualities, self-directed and willing to assume decision-making responsibilities.Licensure/Certification:Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of OklahomaBLS and ACLS required upon hirePALS required within 90-days of employment*Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.Language Skills:English is the primary languageAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs.Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.