Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge - Observation Unit - Days
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on480, Terrace Place, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, 73069, United States
About the Team
Our Med/Surg Observation Unit is a fast-paced, 24-bed telemetry and medical-surgical environment. We care for patients presenting with a variety of acute conditions, including chest pain, syncope, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and diabetes. Our care model relies on a collaborative team approach, featuring a charge nurse, unit assistants, and robust support from respiratory, lab, and case management departments. We pride ourselves on delivering professional and compassionate care to every patient.
About the Role
Join our amazing Med/Surg Observation Unit and take the next step in your nursing journey. In this role, you will manage a patient ratio of 4-6, adjusting based on acuity, while systematically assessing and reassessing the healthcare needs of individuals across specific age groups and conditions. You will analyze these assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes, working closely with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Your practice will be guided by current evidence-based standards, regulations, and policy as you implement interventions to achieve care goals. Additionally, you will evaluate patient outcomes using critical thinking to recognize problems and reach sound conclusions. As a key member of the team, you will serve as a department leader alongside the Nurse Manager and promote effective bedside handoffs during shift changes.
Work location
Work model: On-site
480, Terrace Place, Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, 73069, United States
Norman, Oklahoma
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSystematically assess and reassess patient health needs
- check_circleProvide nursing care interventions using evidence-based practice
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Registered Nurse.
Education: Associate's degree (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
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In this Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge - Observation Unit - Days at Norman Regional Health System role, you will systematically assess and reassess patient health needs; provide nursing care interventions using evidence-based practice; serve as department leader in the absence of the nurse manager; and oversee and promote bedside handoff procedures at shift changes.
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To qualify for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge - Observation Unit - Days at Norman Regional Health System position, applicants should have: Diploma or Associate's degree (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred; One year experience as a Registered Nurse preferred; Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training required during orientation; and Maintain BLS and ACLS certification during employment.