Registered Nurse-PRN Traveler

• Location 43155 East 45th Street,Shawnee, OK, 74804,United States

A clinically competent Registered Nurse who coordinates and delivers professional nursing care to the acutely ill patient in all phases of life (newborn through geriatric) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant other(s), and other health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position.” “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and action of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.

Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.

Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric through geriatric patients.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Two (2) years previous hospital experience preferred.

Emergency Room experience preferred.

Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma.

BLS, ACLS and PALS required upon hire and maintained throughout employment.

* Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.

Demonstrates initiative, ability to work with others, and professional judgement.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.

Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

Provides direct patient care. Acts as a patient advocate.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skill, performance and behavior in accordance with unit standards of care.

Maintains patient, employee, physician and corporate confidentiality, and respects the rights, privacy, and property of others.

Demonstrates compliance with infection control guidelines hospital safety management program, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

Ensures nursing care data is accurately documented in the patient care record.

Provides patients, families, significant others with relevant health care education, instructions, and discharge planning.

Maintains current competency in his/her specialty, including, but not limited to, those practices as outlined in the nursing competency program.

Provides leadership/supervision to staff members and others assigned to the care of his/her patients.

Assigns patient care responsibilities to members of the nursing staff.

Collaborates effectively with patients, families, significant others, nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team.

Participates in the review/revision of nursing policies, procedures, standards of patient care and standards of nursing practices.

Participates in the process of monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided.

Consistently presents a professional image and a caring attitude.

Provides safe and effective nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process.

Exercises appropriate judgement and correct techniques in the performance of procedures, treatments, and drug administration.

Utilizes measures…