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Vighter Medical Group Registered Nurse Med/Surg FT in Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Registered Nurse Med/Surg FT
Job Details
Job Location
Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoma, OK
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
RN
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Position Description:Vighter LLC is recruiting Registered Nurses to perform in a Medical/Surgical unit at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System in Oklahoma City, OK.
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Title: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Location:Oklahoma City, OK
Reports to: Project Manager
Job Summary:
Vighter LLC is recruiting Registered Nurses to perform at a Medical/Surgical unit at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System in Oklahoma City, OK. The RN assigned to these areas will provide direct and indirect nursing care, by contributing to the patient’s assessment, determining priorities, identifying nursing measures and therapeutic objectives, and evaluating outcomes. The position requires independent judgment and nursing actions, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of nursing care.
Reports to VA Nurse Manager; Evenings/Nights/Holidays/Weekends - Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor
Principle Accountabilities:
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Educates patients on surgical procedures
Records patients medical information and vital signs
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Participates in discharge planning
Utilizes time management skills
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Requirements:
RN License in any State
BLS, CPR - AHA
TB
Tetanus Toxoid
Immunity to Rubeola, Rubella Varicella
Tdap
Current Hepatitis B Vaccination and Hep C titer
COVID-19 Vaccinated
Experience:
One (1) Year direct patient care experience within the last 3 years- VAMC experience preferred.
Experience in Medical/Surgical Units,
Other Qualifications:
Shall be a United States Citizen
Shall not have been convicted of a felony
Shall be able to read, write, and speak English
Shall be able to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Explorer, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. so as to efficiently create and/or utilize an Electronic Medical Record
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day
Must be willing to work overtime if necessary
Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet
Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders
Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment
Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
Must undergo urine drug testing
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
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