RN Medicine Specialty - FS

RN Medicine Specialty - FSLocation: Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Duration: 13 weeks Shift/Schedule: Days | 12-hour shifts | 3 days/weekJob Summary:Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.Job Responsibilities: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.Performs other duties as assigned.Education:Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.Licensure & Certifications:Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.Current ACLS issued by AHA required.Required Skills & Experience:1 year of experience.Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.Tracheostomy care experience required.Stepdown experience required.Preferred Skills & Experience:ICU experience preferred