Hybrid Registered Nurse (Levels I-III) - PACU bei OU Health
OU Health · Oklahoma City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Oklahoma City
Position Title:
Registered Nurse (Levels I-III) - PACUDepartment:
Adult PACUJob Description:
RN III is the proficient nurse advancing to expert. This nurse has an intuitive grasp of complex variables that impact quality care on a larger scale and level. They have an ability to see the “whole” to mobilize resources when needed. There is focus on patient outcomes and use of evidence-based practice, innovation and creativity when solving problems. They work efficiently and are team-focused, problem solvers, and are emerging unit leaders/mentors.
Essential Responsibilities
- Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
- Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. Often utilized as a resource for more complex procedures and treatment modalities.
- 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; provides coaching and mentoring of others as needed.
- Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
- Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
- Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel, and assists others with escalation of patient care needs when needed.
- Fosters a growth mindset culture through providing mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
- Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership. Provides mentoring and coaching to newer staff to assist in their professional development and career path journey.
- Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
- Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
- Interacts with the family and patient in sharing care plan(s) while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.
- Provides feedback and opportunities for others to learn though formal and informal methods.
- Influences others, builds consensus and gains cooperation from others to share information and accomplish goals.
- Assists in filling and planning for staffing needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
- Specialty certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of advanced professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures. Often serves as a mentor and resource for team members and the unit.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Can work independently and lead a team.
- Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
- Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
- Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
- Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
- Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
- Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
- Skilled in advanced care delivery models and environmental design to ensure delivery of safe patient care that is evidence-based.
- Ability to align behavior with personal values and determines fit with the organization’s culture.