Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,217 per week Job Listing at OU Health - 700 NE 13th in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 5645591-2024-10-25)

Description

Job Details
• Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
• 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.

Job Requirements
• 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, 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.

Additional Details
• Required Skills & Experience: See 'job_requirements'
• Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A