Travel Nurse RN – Neuro – $2,380 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN

Specialty: Neurology

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 1 year of experience required

License: Current RN License

Certifications:
– Current Basic Life Support
– ACLS (American Heart Association)

Must-Have:
– Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.

Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.

Notes all changes in physician orders for 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 the family and patient in sharing the care plan during hospitalization and at discharge.

Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.

Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.

Delegates tasks to support staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures is essential.

Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.

Maintains good working relationships with other employees.

Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.

Some computer skills are required.