RN - Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psych - PRN OU Medicine - Edmond, OK

Company: OU Medicine
Location: Edmond
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Position Title:
RN - Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psych - PRN

Department:
Geriatric Psychiatric

Job Description:

General Description:

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.

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• 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.
  
  
  
  General Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Performs other duties as assigned
    
    
    Minimum Qualifications:
    
    
    Education: Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
    
    Experience: N/A
    
    License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required 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. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Some computer skills.
    
    
    
    
    
    OU Medicine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
    

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