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Position Summary: (See Skills Checklist for specific tasks and duties)
The RN provides direct patient care by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Southwestern Medical Center. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties within the scope of practice of a RN according to the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act. Participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of nursing care. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education offered at Southwestern Medical Center or by The State of Oklahoma.
1 year emergency room experience in a hospital setting
Tasks:
The ER nurse assesses the patient’s injuries or condition upon reception. He or she then places them in a prioritized order in which they are seen by the doctor.
The ER nurse takes the patients vitals such as weight, temperature and blood pressure. He or she records information to give to the attending physician.
An emergency room nurse remains calm during tense situations and offers comfort to patients that may be experiencing symptoms of shock. Long work hours are a part of the job and breaks might be few and far between.
The RN on duty in the emergency room is responsible for carrying out the care plan the doctor prescribes. He or she administers medications or injects shots. He or she explains any discharge instructions to the family and patient, and prepares them to take over care at home.
Hospital / Departmental Policies, Protocols, and Procedures:
Supports hospital mission statement, philosophy, goals and objectives.
Special Qualifications:
Effective verbal, written, and computer communication skills.
Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.
Ability to demonstrate satisfactory pain management aptitude.
Degree of Supervision Required:
Involves general guidance and direction by Department Manager/Director, Clinical Supervisor, and/or House Supervisor. The RN is expected to perform with minimal supervision, and in accordance with established state, federal, departmental, and hospital policies and procedures.
QualificationsLicensure/Registration :
Experience Required:
Successful completion of an orientation program or equivalent experience.
Education/Development/Initiative:
Graduate from an accredited nursing program, in the State of Oklahoma.
Completes continuing education requirements through HealthStream
Has knowledge of current trends and practices.
Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Applies feedback to improve performance.
Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
Attends job related in-services.
Participates in department and hospital wide improvement initiatives.
Able to perform job duties autonomously.
Completes required hospital Code of Conduct training.
Demonstrates self-motivation in performing job duties.
Attends at least 80% of department meetings.
Attends annual Safety Fair.
Full Time
$69k-87k (estimate)
04/23/2024
05/11/2024
swmconline.com
LAWTON, OK
500 - 1,000
1907
Private
$5M - $10M
Hospital
Southwestern Medical Center is a hospital community that offers general health care and other related services.
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