RN - Registered Nurse II - Float Pool, Med Surg/Step Down - Edmond - PRN, Days

Company: OU Medical System
Location: Edmond
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Employees work in the Float Pool and may work at any of the OU Medical System facilities.

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.

* Provides a flexible workforce to supplement the inpatient nursing units on the campus

* Obtains a limited history and assessment documenting such things as chief complaint, allergies, current medications and the immunization status of patients

* Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing diagnostic procedures and treatments

* Administer medication as prescribed

* Assist the front desk with appointments and discharges, when necessary

* Assists with coordinating hospital admissions from the clinic and/or transferring patients

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Possession of a valid temporary license or permanent license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty. Permanent license must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. BLS (American Heart Association) upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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. Some computer skills.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

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