Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Cardiovascular

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Cardiovascular
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Duration: 3 Months+ (High Potential for Extension)
 
Shift: Day/ Night Shift | 3*12-Hour Shifts
Weekly Gross: $2400/week - $2700/week
 
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
 
Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
Skills & Experience:

• One year of experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Some computer skills.
• May be asked to interpret EKG, monitor Rhythms and rates, as well collaborate with Cardiac rehab, education, and discharge planning.

 
Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.

 
Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS - AHA
• ACLS - AHA
• RN License
• Driver’s License