The Med Surg Nurse (LPN or RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor. Professional accountability enriches the nurse's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The nurse exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture.

Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities:

• Restores and promotes patient's health by completing the nursing process including assessment, analysis of data, establishing goals, prioritizing and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Identifies patient care needs by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families and provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic and regulatory standards; administers medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized by state law to prescribe.
• Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services timely and accurately.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Delegating tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures operation of equipment by verifying preventive maintenance requirements are met; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Apply DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), contributes to the nursing process including planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians, registered nurses, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Identifies patient care needs by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families and provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic and regulatory standards; administers medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized by state law to prescribe.
• Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services timely and accurately.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Delegating tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
• Following the established care plan provides ongoing education for patients and families
• Ensures operation of equipment by verifying preventive maintenance requirements are completed; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Apply DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Shift: 1

Hours: 7a to 7p, 72 hrs pp

Type: Full Time

Category: Clinical

Minimum Qualifications:Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive/email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools.

Registered Nurse (RN):
Education and/or Experience:Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:Current unencumbered RN license in the State of Oklahoma or Multistate Licensure in a Party state in compliance with primary residency rules and requirements.American Heart Association BLS required; may have up to 30 days from date of hire to earn BLS.ACLS and PALS within one year of hire.For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

License Practical Nurse (LPN):
Education and/or Experience:Graduated from a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:Current unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oklahoma,American Heart Association BLS required; may have up to 30 days from date of hire to earn BLS.ACLS and PALS within one year of hire,For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

• Safety-Sensitive Position -This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law. As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis. This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety-Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins. This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process. This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

**This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

***As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy. Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.