Address 73116 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Job Details
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in one of OU Health's specialty areas.
Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
-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.
-Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.
-Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
-Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
-Delegates tasks to support staff.
General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
-1 year of experience.
-May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position.
-Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
-Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
-Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
-Good verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.