RN PRE ADMIT FT

Hospital For Special Surgery; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital For Special Surgery in Oklahoma City is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time role at OneCore Health. The position emphasizes careful patient assessment, documentation and adherence to nursing standards to ensure safe, effective care.

Requirements include active RN licensure, BCLS, ACLS within 6 months, and preferred PALS. 1–2 years in a surgery hospital setting is common; graduates of nursing programs are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Current RN Licensure with the State.
• BCLS required; ACLS training within 6 months of hire.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding.
• Takes vital signs to assess condition and detect deviations.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessments for assigned patients.
• Maintains awareness of patient comfort and safety needs.
• Observes patient status and notifies supervisor or physician of conditions or reactions.
• Responds to life-saving situations per nursing standards and protocol.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: OneCore Health - Oklahoma City, OK 73114Position Type: Full TimeOverall Responsibility:

Key tasks and responsibilities (essential functions):

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
• Interacts with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional environment.

Licensure and Certification:

Current RN Licensure with the State. BCLS required, if not currently ACLS trained, then must obtain ACLS training within 6 months of hire. PALS preferred.

Experience/Education:

1-2 years experience in A Surgery Hospital or Hospital setting preferred. Graduate of nursing program.

Environmental and physical requirements

Requires physical ability for long term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist. The employee must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills. Requires communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians. Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch. Job risk include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with laser and chemicals, lifting of 30 - 75 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.