RN Ortho Trauma - FS

Job Title: RN Ortho Trauma – FS
Location:  Oklahoma City, OK
Durartion: 3 Months+ (with possibility of extension)

Shift : Nights, 3 x 12hrs/week
Contract Terms: W2

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

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 physicians 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 intervene when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care competently.
• Interact with family and patients in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
• Inform patients 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

Required Skills & Experience:

• 1 year of relevant med surg experience required, Stepdown ( preferred ).
• Trauma level 1 experience preferred not required.

 
Required License & Certifications :

• Oklahoma RN state license/Multistate license in active state.
• Active BLS (required ) but ACLS preferred.