What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN ICU – Neurology – FS position at Integrated Resources, Inc.?
Job Title: RN ICU – Neurology
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift/Schedule: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
- Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Delegates tasks to support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.
Licensure & Certifications:
- Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.
- ACLS (American Heart Association).
Required Skills & Experience:
- 1 year of experience.
- Must have Level 1 trauma experience and Neuro.
- 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 respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Some computer skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- NIHHS is a plus.