A Registered Nurse (RN) in the Observation Unit provides comprehensive care for patients with conditions such as chest pain, heart failure, and pneumonia. They participate in patient assessment, diagnosis, care implementation, and outcome evaluation while collaborating with healthcare providers. The position requires at least an ADN and a current RN license, along with BLS certification.

Compensation

• $42/hr. Flat Rate
• Evening differential $2.50/hr.
• Night differential $3.00/hr.
• Weekend differential $3.00/hr.

Our Med/Surg Observation Unit is a fast paced 24 bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit.  Common problems seen in our unit include chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes.  Our nurse patient ratio ranges from 4-6 patients depending on acuity.  Our care team includes a charge nurse and unit assistants with support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments.  We orient new nurses to our unit by providing a 6-8 week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor team, complemented by classroom courses, and a nurse residency program for new graduates. Take the next step of your nursing journey and join our amazing Med/Surg Observation Unit, where our nurses always deliver professional and compassionate care.

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.

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 hospital experience helpful preferred.

 (Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience).

Schedule

• This position is either days or nights.
• The weekend requirement is 4 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule period.
• The holiday requirement is one summer holiday and one winter holiday.

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.

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