RN Resident - Registered Nurse (Level 1) - Neurology / Neuro ICU Pathway

Position Title :

RN Resident - Registered Nurse (Level 1) - Neurology / Neuro ICU Pathway

Department : Neurosciences

Job Description :

• Registered Nurse positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education.

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Shift : Full-Time - 7P-7A (Rotating Weekends)

OU Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OK

The new Neurology / Neurosurgery Care Unit (NNCU) located in the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Tower B, 2 East , is now seeing patients! This unit features significant patient room upgrades, and care for a mixture of med / surg and stepdown patients.This comprehensive unit provides elevated care to some of OU Health's most complex patients, encouraging team-based care and easier access to services.

Our unit focuses on all things Neuro! Our patient population includes diagnosis of strokes, seizures, brain mass, and neck and spinal surgery. This unit specializes in 24-7 epilepsy monitoring, where patients are being closely monitored and observed for any seizure activity. We will provide you the necessary tools in successfully performing a Yale swallow screening and becoming NIHSS certified (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification).

OU Health has introduced a groundbreaking hybrid nursing model that integrates both virtual and in-person nursing teams, aimed at improving care coordination and bolstering the nursing workforce within the state's premier academic health system.

The OU Health Nurse Residency Program provides the graduate nurse with resources and rich experiences that will serve as a strong foundation for a successful nursing career. OU Health nurse residents receive guidance and support from a primary preceptor and clinical education specialist to successfully bridge the transition from student to professional practice. The program features ongoing structured learning opportunities for residents, a strong social support network, mentoring and preparation to obtain national certification in their chosen specialty area. Candidates must have a current RN license or compact RN license to practice in Oklahoma prior to beginning the program and have less than one year of RN clinical experience to be eligible to enroll in our Nurse Residency Program.

General Description : An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles.

Essential Responsibilities

Education : Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience : 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

License / Certification / Registration :

Education : Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience : 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.

License / Certification / Registration :

Education :

Experience : 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.

License / Certification / Registration :

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