Travel Nurse RN – Neuro – $2,416 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Neurology
Duration: 36
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 36.00
Experience: 1 year of experience required
License: Current RN License issued by the State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
Must-Have: NIHSS required, ACLS for step-down care providers required

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 on assigned patients.

Assists physicians in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.

Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes physiological manifestations, 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 patients in sharing care plans during hospitalization and at the time of discharge.

Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.

Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.

Delegates tasks to support staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Neuro/stroke experience preferred.

Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

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

Some computer skills are required.

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required.

A Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing from a Board-approved program is preferred.

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

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

Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees is essential.