staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - $33-46 per hour

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics for a nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Patient Safety Monitor in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work 7a-7p, Full-time, with our Orthopedics team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs direct observation of a patient(s) who have been deemed to be a potential danger to themselves. Will be required to float to all units. This position requires age related competency. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and to see and hear.
• Required to take call a minimum of one shift (12 hours) per week.
• Successful completion of sitter orientation required within 90 days of hire.

• Provides direct observation of patients who are considered to have been or to be a danger to themselves recognize dangerous situations.
• Assists with patient safety issues such as adherence to patient fall protocol, use of restraints, and behavior that is dangerous to the patient's condition.
• Notifies the nurse and/or staff when these behaviors or verbal expressions of such behaviors by the patient occur.
• Interacts appropriately with the patient and/or family.

For Emergency Departments & only:

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this unit.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment requiring special knowledge, skills, and training unique to this unit

Reports to assigned leader

Will have extended time sitting in a chair while performing job duties. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

May be exposed to noise, disagreeable odors, and potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Contact with adolescents and adults who may exhibit physical or behavioral outbursts related to a mental health condition.

Will be required to float to all units. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Integris Job ID #98871. Posted job title: Patient Safety Monitor - Orthopedics - Days

About INTEGRIS Health

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits