Inpatient RN (PCU/Step-Down/Tele RN) Job Listing at INTEGRIS Health Community Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 2024-18164)

Description

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.   

• BSN, strongly preferred; Minimum of ADN or Nursing Diploma required
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2 years progressive experience working as an RN in a high acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit required or 2+ years RN experience in other critical care or step-down unit in lieu of MICU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

• Plan, prioritize and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments 
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.
• Ability to recognize critical findings and timely communicate changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate patient care providers.
• Adapts to a rapidly changing work environment.
• Can interpret reports, data, observations/assessments, and medical information to determine the needs of the patient and family.
• Demonstrates advanced patient monitoring and assessment skills including, but not limited to:
• Arterial Blood Gases: Collection & Analysis
• BiPAP Management
• Cardiac Monitoring: 12-Lead EKG
• Cardiac Monitoring: Bedside Cardiac Monitor
• Cardiac Monitoring: Arrhythmia Interpretation
• Preparing, Mixing, and Administering Medications
• Titrating medication according to patient condition, provider's orders, and/or organization protocol

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities as assigned and document
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned