Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit - Nights

Compensation & Benefits $27-84-$45.46/hr. based on previous work experience. Evening differential $2.50/hr. Night differential $3.00/hr. Weekend differential $3.00/hr. 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. Department Overview 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. Job Summary RN essential functions include, but are not limited to: Responsibilities 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. 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 hospital experience helpful preferred. (Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience). Licensure & Certification Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Continued BLS required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment. New grads required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program. Schedule 7p-7a (Night shift) Position Type Regular Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr Norman Regional Health System