Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - Nights

Norman Regional Health System; Norman (OK); In loco; USD 58.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Retirement plan

Free parking

Career advancement

Descrizione del lavoro

Norman Regional Health System in Norman, OK seeks a Registered Nurse for its Med/Surg Observation Unit. This 24-bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit offers a 7p-7a night shift in a full-time role with orientation and preceptor support.

The RN will perform essential functions: assessment, nursing diagnoses, care coordination, and discharge planning, guided by evidence-based practice. Oklahoma RN licensure and current BLS are required; new grads follow a Nurse Residency Program.

Competenze

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current Oklahoma RN license.
• BLS training required and maintained during employment.
• New grads must complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.
• Previous hospital experience is helpful.

Mansioni

• Assessment and reassessment of patient health needs.
• Nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes planning.
• Coordinate and implement care using professional judgement.
• Evaluate patient outcomes with evidence-based practice.
• Evaluate discharge needs and plan of care.

Conoscenze

Nursing

Formazione

Diploma or ADN

BSN

Descrizione del lavoro

• $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

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.

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.

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

7p-7a

Work Shift

Night

Position Type

Regular Full Time