RN Resident – Registered Nurse; Level 1 – Neurology​/Neurosurgery Care Unit; NNCU

Overview

Position Title:

RN Resident – Registered Nurse (Level
1) – Neurology/Neurosurgery Care Unit (NNCU). Department:
Neurosciences.

Shift: Full-Time - 7P-7A (Rotating Weekends).

Location:

OU Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OK.

The Neurology/Neurosurgery Care Unit (NNCU) located in the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Tower B, 2 East, provides care for a mixture of med/surg and stepdown patients with a focus on neuro conditions. The unit handles strokes, seizures, brain mass, encephalopathy, neck and spinal surgery, lumbar drains, and 24-7 epilepsy monitoring, including Yale swallow screening and NIHSS certification. A brand-new care model is being implemented on the Neurosciences floor;

ask your recruiter about this model and how to get started TODAY. See the Collaborative Care Model promotional video for more information.

General Description:

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision to provide high-quality care in a hospital setting. The RN I position represents a novice to competent nurse who develops to higher levels through experience and mentorship. The role emphasizes OU Health’s core values:
Patients First, Relentless Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, Learning, and Teamwork.

• Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; note changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
• Assist physicians in examining patients and performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene when necessary.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Initiate, regulate and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver patient care safely and competently.
• Resolve patient complaints promptly in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Inform patients and families of hospital procedures and share care plans during care and at discharge.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Foster a growth mindset through mentorship, openness to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certifications/licensure to develop nursing proficiency.
• Develop a professional career plan and establish personal performance goals aligned with department metrics.
• Foster an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s goals.
• Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

RN I

Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Experience: 0-3 years in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (OK State Board of Nursing or eNLC).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

RN II

Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Experience: 3-5 years in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (OK State Board of Nursing or eNLC).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

RN III

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required;
Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: 5+ years in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (OK State Board of Nursing or eNLC).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• Specialty certifications preferred.

• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skilled in computer applications to ensure safety and quality for patients.
• Ability to advocate for patients and maintain integrity and trust.
• Ability to manage conflicts constructively.
• Ability to maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.

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