Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - Days

Norman Regional Health System; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional Health System in Norman, OK seeks a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg Observation Unit (24-bed telemetry/medical-surgical). The RN will assess, coordinate care, and support discharge planning on a day shift in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include Oklahoma RN licensure and BLS; Diploma/ADN required, BSN preferred. Prior hospital experience is helpful; orientation and residency programs are provided. Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Previous hospital experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assessment/reassessment of patient needs.
• Nursing diagnosis and outcomes planning.
• Implementation and coordination of care using evidence-based practice.

Education

Diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred

Job description

• $27-84-$45.46/hr. based on previous work experience.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Departmental Overview

Our Med/Surg Observation Unit is a fast paced 24 bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit. Common problems seen in our unit include chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes. Our nurse patient ratio ranges from 4-6 patients depending on acuity. Our care team includes a charge nurse and unit assistants with support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments. We orient new nurses to our unit by providing a 6-8 week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor team, complemented by classroom courses, and a nurse residency program for new graduates. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Med/Surg Observation Unit, where our Nurses always deliver professional and compassionate care.

Compensation / Benefits

• $27-84-$45.46/hr. based on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $2.50/hr.
• Night differential $3.00/hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00/hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Job Summary

RN essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assessment/reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate
• Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate
• Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations and policy
• Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions
• Evaluates discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed
• Professional Practice

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

Experience

• Previous hospital experience helpful preferred

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure / Certification

• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment
• New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program

Schedule

7a-7p

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Regular Full Time