Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine Specialty - FS

Job Title : Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine Specialty - FS

Locations : Oklahoma City, OK

Duration : 3 + Months (Possible Extension)

Shift : 12-hour shifts, Days, Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Job Summary :

Under general supervision, provides safe and effective nursing care to a diverse group of patients with varying levels of acuity. Coordinates patient care plans, administers medications, monitors patient progress, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

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 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.