POSITION TITLE:
Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Adult Dialysis - Days
DEPARTMENT:
Adult Dialysis
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Registered Nurse positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on
experience and education. *
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Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Shift Full-Time- typically 7a-7p - Call required
Our acute dialysis program provides critical renal replacement therapy across
the hospital, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. We operate an
8-station unit and deliver mobile bedside care in the ICU. You will work with a
skilled team to manage complex, high-acuity patients, ensuring seamless care for
both stable inpatients and unstable, critically ill patients.
General Description: An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general
supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital
setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU
Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and
patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First,
pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all
staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to
competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules
rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The
advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate
principles.
Essential Responsibilities
* Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional
practice standards.
* Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
* Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical
treatments, noting all changes in physician order on 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 safely and competently.
* Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and
in collaboration with support staff.
* Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during
the time of care and at the time of discharge.
* Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
* Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to
coaching and feedback, and maintaining
professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and
uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
* Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance
goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring
progress with department leadership.
* Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and
maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
* Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*Minimum Qualifications (RN I):
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
License/Certification/Registration:
* Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State
Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
* Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon
hire.
*Minimum Qualifications (RN II):
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse
required.
License/Certification/Registration:
* Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State
Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
* Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon
hire.
*Minimum Qualifications (RN III):
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
* Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse
required.
License/Certification/Registration:
* Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State
Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
* Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon
hire.
* Specialty certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* 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 designed to ensure quality and safety
measures for patients.
* Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by
advocating in the patient’s best interest.
* Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive
manner.
* Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal
regulatory standards.
* Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual
differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the
organization.
* Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor,
openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic. #CB
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