Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,219 per week Job Listing at OU Health - 700 NE 13th in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 5740842-2024-10-26)

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.
• Responsibilities include assuming responsibility for an assigned group of patients, documenting patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, and noting all changes in physician orders.
• 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 and initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care competently and interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan both in the hospital and at discharge.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures, makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel, and delegates tasks to support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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