Registered Nurse I - Med Surg Float Pool

Job Summary

Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status.

Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.

Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.

0 – 6 months related experience.

• Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio‑psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to be detail oriented in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients. Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural and psychosocial factors. Documents steps of the nursing process. Utilizes proper medical terminology. Addresses problems and progress toward goals. Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate.

Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in‑services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.

Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face‑to‑face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face‑to‑face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

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This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. The information provided is not all inclusive and does not prohibit assignment of additional duties.

Medical/Surgical Float Pool – Yale Campus, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136.

Saint Francis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO Protected Veterans/Disability.