RN - PT CARE UNIT - PRN

Hospital For Special Surgery; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

OneCore Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Per Diem Nurse to support inpatient procedures and admission workflows. You will ensure proper documentation and alignment with hospital policies to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires ACLS familiarity, strong teamwork with surgical staff, and careful communication with families during the perioperative period. Maintain safety and quality in all pre-operative activities.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification or training required.
• Experience with patient admission and care planning.
• Familiarity with pre-operative care processes and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient admission and discharge following hospital policies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of drug interactions and anesthesia effects on patient outcomes.
• Recognize emergencies and respond per ACLS and hospital procedures.
• Maintain adherence to pre-operative care standards and documentation.
• Ensure patients meet admission requirements and communicate with families.

Skills

ACLS

Nursing care

Pre-operative care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: OneCore Health - Oklahoma City, OK 73114

Position Type: Per Diem

Overall Responsibility

Responsible for organizing the inpatient procedures to assure proper patient admission, correct paperwork to complete clinical admission to the Hospital, along with the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of a nursing care plan and in accordance with the mission of OneCore Health.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities (essential functions)

• Prepares for patient admission, care during and patient discharge according to OneCore Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of drug usage, their actions and side effects, interaction with anesthesia agents and expected patient outcomes.
• Recognizes emergency situation, responds quickly and efficiently following policy and procedure, ACLS, physician orders or emergency plan to prevent adverse patient outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge and adheres to policies/procedure, care standards for pre-operative care.
• Ensures patient meets admit requirements before patient goes for surgery. Provides verbal instructions to family or responsible party during pre-operative period about the whole surgical experience.
• Documents that assessments, interventions and patient outcomes are performed according to policy and procedure and OneCore Health standards.
• Restocks supplies/equipment in area to maintain adequate levels for patient care. Medications are checked for expiration date. Supplies/medications are rotated so that outdates are at a minimum.
• Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Doesapedp appropriate nursing duties during procedures that pertain to pain management using current nursing standards as well as OneCore Health standards.
• Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
• Adheres to established OneCore Health safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of OneCore Health responsibilities and growth in profession.