RN Behavioral Health

Job Title: RN Behavioural Health

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12x3 Days

Start: May

Duties:

General Description:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

-Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.

-Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes 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 competently.

-Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.

-Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.

-Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.

-Delegates tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities:

-Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

-One year of experience.

-Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.

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

-Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.

-Good verbal and written communication skills.

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

-Some computer skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-N/A

Work Shift: Days