Description

Job Summary:Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities:-Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.-Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.-Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.-Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.-Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.-Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.-Delivers patient care competently.-Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.-Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.-Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.-Delegates tasks to support staff.-Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience:-Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.-Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.-Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.-Good verbal and written communication skills.-Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.-Some computer skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A

Education

Required Education:-Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.Preferred Education:-BSN OR MSN from an accredited program. Required Certifications & Licensure:-Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).-BLS.-ACLS (American Heart Association).-Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate.-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advance Provider OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A