Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Nights - Edmond

Company: OU Health
Location: Edmond
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Position Title:Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Nights - EdmondDepartment:Emergency DepartmentJob Description:Title: Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Nights - EdmondShift: Full Time 7p - 7aUnit Description: The Emergency Department requires staff members to engage in hands on assessment, critical thinking and critical lifesaving skills. It is a fast-paced unit with 10 beds. There is tremendous support in the ED with the presence of a HUC on every day shift and a paramedic on every shift. -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. -

• 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 assignedMinimum Qualifications:Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. -Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.Experience: N/ALicense(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. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire. - PALS (American Heart Association) required within 1 year 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.#CBCurrent OU Health Employees - Please click to login.OU Health 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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