Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights at Norman Regional Health System summary: As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Care unit, I provide critical medical care to patients with complex conditions, focusing on stroke management. My role involves thorough assessment, nursing diagnosis, care implementation, and outcome evaluation while collaborating with healthcare teams. I am committed to maintaining a high standard of patient care and professional development, utilizing evidence-based practices and supporting my colleagues.
Overview:
Norman Regional Health System's Intermediate Care (IMC) staff cares for a wide variety of patients with complex medical conditions requiring intermediate or critical care. NRHS is an accredited primary stroke center and the Intermediate Care is our dedicated stroke unit for the health system. Our team is award winning (Women's Choice award and American Heart Association/Get with the Guidelines award) and works in collaboration with other departments and our stroke coordinator to provide this award winning care. IMC nurses are critical thinkers and highly skilled to rapidly assess a patient's condition and intervene with immediate attention. Common medication drips include Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone. We utilize our Norman Regional's core values of Integrity, Communication, Attitude, Results, and Engagement to not only provide excellent care to our patients and their families, but to maintain a culture of respect and safety while promoting teamwork as healthcare professionals. IMC's charge nurse regularly does not take a full load of patients and is a great resource to not only our staff, but other units as well.
Responsibilities:
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 experience in healthcare field preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining 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
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.
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 experience in healthcare field preferred
Licensure/Certification
- Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training is required within 6 months of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 8 months of hire
- All certifications are required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment. These classes and certifications are offered at NRHS.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- New graduates will be required to complete Vizient/AACN Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program to ensure the best outcome for you during your transition period from school to becoming a professional nurse
Compensation
- $27.84-$45.46/hr based on previous work experience
- Shift Differentials available: $2.50/hr for evenings, $3.00/hr for overnights, and $3.00/hr for weekends
- 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
Keywords: Registered Nurse, Healthcare, Critical Care, Medical Assessment, Patient Care, Nursing Diagnosis, Stroke Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Nurse Residency Program, Evidence-Based Practice