Travel Nurse RN – Neuro – $2,416 per week in Oklahoma City, OK
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Neurology
Duration: 36
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 36.00
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a related field preferred.
License: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License.
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association is required.
Must-Have: NIHSS required. ACLS for Step-down care providers required.
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to 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 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 patients and families in sharing care plans while in the hospital 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.
Must be able to work every other weekend.
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 necessary.
Education:
Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required.
Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing is preferred.
Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A