Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency - FS

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency - FS
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)

Shift: Days/Nights, 3 x 12 hrs/week
 
Job Description:
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 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.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• One year of relevant ER/ED experience in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.

 
Required Certification:

• BLS & ACLS acquired from American Heart Association.