RN MED/SURG - Full Time SMH

Northeastern Health System; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Health System in Oklahoma is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional care in the Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical, and swingbed units. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate with the nursing team to deliver high-quality care.

This role requires strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient education skills. You will respond to code calls, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe, compassionate

Qualifications

• Associate Degree/Diploma in Nursing required.
• Current Oklahoma RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care under supervision for assigned patients in the ED, Med/Surg, and swingbed units.
• Oversee delivery of patient care for a group of patients; direct and delegate assignments based on acuity and staff availability.
• Write initial nursing histories, assess conditions, and develop care plans for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and narcotics; respond to code calls and direct codes when physicians are unavailable.
• Observe and maintain patient documentation, safety, and a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing documentation

Code response

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree/Diploma

Job description

• Job Category Registered Nurse, MED/SURG
• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

• Name Sharee Maggard - Healthcare Recruiter
• Phone [phone] Call or Text

Description

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing care under supervision for assigned patients in assigned areas in the emergency department, medical/surgical, and swingbed units.

Position Accountabilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Oversees the delivery of patient care for a group of patients; directs and delegates patient care assignments to nursing staff working on the floor, based on acuteness of patient care needs and staff availability.

Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.

Provides direct patient care from infancy through geriatrics, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

Administers and controls narcotics and medications.

Responds to code calls and directs codes when no physician is available.

Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned area(s).

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care activities utilizing principles of growth and development, and adjusts these processes as indicated, to ensure optimal care of the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

Maintains patient documentation. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares for continuing care after discharge.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and notes patient’s conditions.

Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.

Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.

Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.

Follows policies and procedures regarding attendance and work hours.

Enhances, professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Attends meetings as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Arranges for patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Assists in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff.

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.

Requirements

Minimum Education - Associate Degree/Diploma & Basic Arrhythmia Class

Minimum Experience - Sufficient previous clinical experience

Required Certification/Registration - Current Oklahoma RN license; BLS certification; ACLS within six (6) months; PALS within one (1) year; Basic Arrhythmia

Summary

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