Experienced RN - Registered Nurse (Levels I-III) - Recovery - Cath Lab

Position Title:

Experienced RN - Registered Nurse (Levels I-III) - Recovery - Cath Lab

Department:

Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in one of OU Health’s specialty areas.

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.
• 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. 

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

*Minimum Qualifications (RN I):

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

*Minimum Qualifications (RN II):

Education:  Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience:  3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

*Minimum Qualifications (RN III):

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse  required.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• Specialty certification(s) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

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