What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit position at Stillwater Medical?
Registered Nurse - 5th Floor, Surgical Unit
Our 5th-floor RNs are like Swiss-Army knives - they can take on any challenge that comes their way. This floor has a post-surgical focus (primarily ortho and general surgical) but also sees a wide range of medical patients.
We are looking for an RN who:
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Lives by teamwork
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Can speak up for the patient and for the team
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Is a multi-modal problem-solver who brings solutions, not problems
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Can motivate and encourage patients
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Bridges the gap between the provider and the patient
Why choose Stillwater Medical?
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Competitive wage
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Excellent benefits and shift differentials
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On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012
Here's the details:
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Full-time nights
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3-12 hr shifts
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Every other weekend, holidays on rotation
Plant some roots and join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who delivers care to patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing for the age groups served.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
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Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.
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Demonstrates adequate vision or correctable with glasses to read and write.
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Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.
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Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
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Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
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Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: insert catheters, start IV's, administer medications, and handle instruments).
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Able to work in latex burdened environment.