Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - Nights

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Norman Regional Health System

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Norman, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for systematically assessing patient health needs, determining nursing diagnoses, and implementing evidence-based care plans. They also evaluate patient outcomes and coordinate discharge needs while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

You have a current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. You possess the ability to perform systematic patient assessments, develop nursing diagnoses, implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes, all while adhering to evidence-based practice and regulations.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Nurse license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

telemetry

medical-surgical nursing

Job Description

Departmental Overview

Compensation / Benefits

  • $27-84-$45.46/hr. based on previous work experience.
  • Evening differential $2.50/hr.
  • Night differential $3.00/hr.
  • Weekend differential $3.00/hr.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Our Med/Surg Observation Unit is a fast paced 24 bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit.  Common problems seen in our unit include chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes.  Our nurse patient ratio ranges from 4-6 patients depending on acuity.  Our care team includes a charge nurse and unit assistants with support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments.  We orient new nurses to our unit by providing a 6-8 week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor team, complemented by classroom courses, and a nurse residency program for new graduates. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Med/Surg Observation Unit, where our Nurses always deliver professional and compassionate care. 


Job Summary

Job Summary

RN essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Assessment/reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate
  • Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
  • Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations and policy
  • Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions.
  • Evaluates discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed.
  • Professional Practice

Qualifications

Education

  • Diploma or Associate’s degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

 Experience

  • Previous hospital experience helpful preferred

 (Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience).

 Licensure / Certification

  • Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment
  • New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program

Schedule

7p-7a
Work Shift

Night
Position Type

Regular Full Time

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Norman Regional Health System

Norman Regional Health System is a multi-campus system that serves healthcare needs throughout south central Oklahoma. Our acute-care facility on the Porter Avenue Campus is licensed for 219 beds and offers a full range of services. Norman Regional Moore, is a state-of-the-art $32 million dollar healthcare facility in Moore, Oklahoma. Norman Regional Moore houses physician offices, an emergency center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and a community meeting space. The HealthPlex campus at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road, licensed for 168 beds, features Cardiovascular Services, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery, and Women’s and Children’s Services. Norman Regional Health System also provides outpatient diagnostic centers, medical transport services, physician services, centers of excellence, durable medical equipment supplies, a primary care network, community wellness service and employer health services. We have grown to employ more than 2,700 people and have 356 physicians credentialed on the Medical Staff.
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