RN Procedural - VIR - FS

Job title: RN Procedural - VIR

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Duration: 13 weeks

Work Shift: Days

Required Education: -Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Preferred Education: -Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• 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.
  
  

Schedule Notes: Call 3-8 days a month, plus some holidays if during the contract maybe required, must have critical care skill and or Emergency room, prefer candidates with IR experience. - 4x10s, call required (730a - 6p) - Mild sedation, critical care - Case ultrasound, CT and IR - EPIC charting used - Experience/skills in this area a must

Duties

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in one of OU Healths specialty areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.
  
  

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.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.
• May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position.