Education – An associate’s degree in nursing with certification as a RN from Oklahoma Board of Nurse Registration.
Experience – One year of experience preferred but not required.
Licenses & Certification – Incumbent is required to possess current licensure by the State of Oklahoma or National Council of State Boards of Nursing for Registered Nurse and current BLS and ACLS certification, or within 60 days of hire.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS–
Knowledge and skill in operation and monitoring of general nursing equipment, e.g. infusion pumps, defibrillators, arrhythmia monitors, etc.
RNs care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care, delivery, and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively Interact with the patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. RNs provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures; they also attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. Due to the broad range of medical conditions RNs will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Work is performed in a non-ambulatory health care setting. Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with facility, however, in most settings, the caseload is heavy, and the environment is fast paced. Nurses spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching and standing; They assist in patient transfers, so to guard against back injury; they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, they treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
Long periods of standing and walking about the Hospital is required. Working with patients requires recurring bending, lifting, squatting, stretching and positioning of patients. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must be able to manage stress under adverse conditions.
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
Collects samples from patients, such as blood and urine, and assures that all information needed is available to physician (x-rays, lab reports, etc.)
Documents information concerning patient diagnosis, signs and symptoms, interventions, problems, goals and interventions, outcomes and patient responses in a timely manner in the patient chart. Takes various readings, such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.
Observes, records, and reports to physician patients’ conditions and reactions to tests, drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Accompanies physician on rounds and keeps informed of special orders concerning patients.
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