Med-Surg RN or LPN (PRN) for Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Join the (PRN) Shift Patient Care Team

We're seeking an experienced RN or LPN   at Exceptional Community Hospital in Ardmore. 

At Exceptional Health Care , you'll become a critical lifeline of our healthcare team.

During your shift, you'll provide patient care in the emergency care setting and provide care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations with a minimum of supervision.

Why Work With Us?
We are a patient-focused healthcare provider committed to delivering the highest standards of care while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. Our team takes pride in adhering to the  Exceptional Promise by treating every patient and employee with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

Here, you'll find opportunities for growth, a supportive team, and the resources you need to succeed.

The Med-Surg  Registered Nurse  is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients' condition, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with other specialists as required, and adjust nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
• Communicate with physicians about changes in the patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies
• Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment
• Maintain awareness of current policies and procedures that impact position responsibilities
• Demonstrate current comprehensive and professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards, including the Patient Bill of Rights standards for patient care and the Nurse Practice Act
• Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including geriatric patients and the general patient population
• Able to adequately assess and reassess pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate the patient and family regarding pain management
• Able to monitor the hemodynamic status of the patient and correctly interpret the results
• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring to identify dysrhythmias
• Able to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per the Clinical Laboratory’s and according to the patient care unit’s policies and procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and his/her clinical condition
• Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Interact professionally with patient and family and involve patient and family in the formation of the plan of care
• Formulate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluate the effectiveness of learning, including family in teaching as appropriate
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
• Demonstrate the values of the team concept on a consistent basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:  

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, LPN, ADN, BSN 
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a hospital setting.
• Telemetry experience welcomed 
• Current OK or Compact  Nursing License.
• Current CPR and ACLS required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organization habits
• Ability to care for patients from adult to geriatric patients.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Basic knowledge of continuous quality improvement ideology.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills
• EHR Documentation via EPOWERdoc

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current RN license or LPN liscense
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification

Shift Schedule:

• PRN/12-hour shift
• All shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays

 

Why Choose Us?
At Exceptional Healthcare, we believe in empowering our nurses to lead with confidence. As an Inpatient Registered Nurse , you’ll play a key role in fostering care to our patients.

We believe in a culture of excellence and teamwork, and provide a dynamic and supportive work environment.  Equipping you with state-of-the-art facilities, ongoing education, and strong leadership support to help you excel in your role.
 
Ready to Join?
Exceptional Healthcare is working to transform patient care, one shift at a time!  Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career.

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