Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $26-40 per hour

Company: SSM Health
Location: Norman
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

SSM Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: flexible
• Employment Type: Permanent
  Sign-On Bonus!2+ years experience= $10,000Less than 2 years experience= $7,500* Sign on Bonus for experienced Full-Time Nurses when applicable ** Stack-able Shift Differential Premiums additionally per hour when applicable *Looking for a RN opportunity where patients come first, and you are valued as a team member?-- We have opportunities for you in our Med Surg/Observation Unit.-- We have Full-Time, Part Time and PRN positions available on various shifts.-- As a RN, you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients, assessing and evaluating their condition, while providing compassion and comfort.-- At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.--Not ready to apply? Click here to fill out a quick interest form and a nurse recruiter will be in touch. direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant other(s) by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
  • Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate with the patient, family, and significant other(s) to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient's care needs.
  • Uses the nursing process to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
  • Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness and each patient's physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure status.
  • Utilizes leadership skills by coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant other(s), communities, and members of the inter-professional team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Utilizes effective communication to participate with the patient, family, significant other(s), and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
  • Educates the patient, family, and significant other(s) about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort.
  • Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession by serving as a mentor and role model for nursing colleagues, students, and others.
  • Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
    • Graduate of accredited school of nursingEXPERIENCE
      • No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
        • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
        • Constant standing and walking.
        • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
        • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
        • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
        • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
        • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
        • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
        • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
        • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
        • Occasional driving.
        • Rare crawling and running.Looking for a RN opportunity where patients come first, and you are valued as a team member?-- We have opportunities for you in our Nursing Department. We have Full-Time, Part Time and PRN positions available on various shifts.-- As a RN, you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients, assessing and evaluating their condition, while providing compassion and comfort.-- At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.--* Sign on Bonus for experienced Nurses when applicable ** Stack-able Shift Differential Premiums additionally per hour when applicable *Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.About SSM HealthSSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system.
          
          Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting.
          
          SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.Benefits
          • Medical benefits
          • Dental benefits
          • Vision benefits
          • Employee assistance programs
          • Continuing Education
          • Health savings account
          • Health Care FSA
          • Dependent Care FSA
          • 403b retirement plan
          • Life insurance
          • Bereavement

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