RN Med Surg

• Some weeks can be 32/48.
• Develop a plan of care for individual patients by interviewing patient and family members, reviewing the patient's health record, and determining the kind of health and physical care required, including discharge planning.
• The plan of care reflects any special cultural, religious, physical, and psychosocial needs identified, and contains expected outcomes individualized to the patient or situation.
• Initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations when the physician is not immediately available, for example, take resuscitative measures in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
• Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician such as medications and IV therapy that alter hemodynamic status, respiratory therapy, mechanical ventilation, etc.
• Plan, provide and appropriately document the teaching of patients and families in preventative, curative and rehabilitative measures, taking into consideration patients' and families' learning needs, styles, barriers, and readiness to learn.
• Record observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered, and status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes including patient status, interventions, and patient response to nursing and therapeutic interventions, and update the plan of care.
• Document specific health care requirements for patients and prepares written assignments to individual team members, matching the skills and abilities of staff to the care requirements of patients.
• Plan and develop care delivery and implementation of the plan and coordinates the documentation of care.
• Assume oversight for patient care administered by licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks.
• Provide technical guidance, delegation and direction to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel.
• Share responsibilities for sustaining adequate supplies and equipment as well as general upkeep of the unit and in preserving a safe environment.
• Maintain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and promotes professional growth for self and other staff members.
• Demonstrate positive role model and leadership qualities. Adheres to and promotes professional, ethical and legal standards of nursing.
• Maintain and promote positive personal work habits, interpersonal skills and public relationships with employees, administration, medical staff, patients and families.

Requirements:

• Schedule: Nights (8P-7:30A).
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Must have an Oklahoma or Compact RN License.
• Certs: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Attire: Navy Blue Scrubs Ability to work with Peds patients.
• Good written and verbal communication skills .
• Meet pre-employment credentialing clearances (Background Check and Drug Screen).
• Ability to meet physical demands (stand; walk; sit; climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl), and lift up to 50lbs

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $2,520.00 - $2,700.00 per week

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tahlequah, OK 74464: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $2,520 - $2,700