Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,998 per week at OU Health - 700 NE 13th
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
About the Job
- General 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 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.
- General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Details
- Required Skills & Experience: One year of experience.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Some computer skills.
Job Requirements
- Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A
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