OU Health
RN Resident – Registered Nurse (Level 1) – Neurology/Neuro ICU Pathway - Days
OU Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Position Title
RN Resident – Registered Nurse (Level 1) – Neurology/Neuro ICU Pathway - Days
Department Neurosciences
Job Description This 29-bed unit combines Med‑Surg and Stepdown patients, focusing on neurological care including strokes, seizures, brain mass, encephalopathy, neck and spinal surgery, lumbar drains, and 24‑7 epilepsy monitoring. Candidates Settings will acquire Yale swallow screening skills and become NIHSS certified.
General Description An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality patient care in a hospital setting. RN I represents a novice or advanced beginner progressing to competent, relying on rules rather than principles.
Essential Responsibilities
Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assist the physician in patient examination and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
Administer medication as prescribed.
Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
Deliver patient care safely and competently.
Resolve patient complaints timely in accordance with policy and collaboration with support staff.
Inform patient and family of hospital procedures, share care plans during care and at discharge.
Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Foster a growth mindset by seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure.
Develop a professional career plan and align personal, performance goals.
Foster an inclusive workforce respecting individual differences.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Perform 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: Current RN license issued by Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC; Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification 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.
License/Certification: Current RN tight issued by Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC; Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification 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.
License/Certification: Current RN license issued by Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC; Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification upon hire; Specialty certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain(output) 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 ensuring 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 constructively.
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.
Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.
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Department Neurosciences
Job Description This 29-bed unit combines Med‑Surg and Stepdown patients, focusing on neurological care including strokes, seizures, brain mass, encephalopathy, neck and spinal surgery, lumbar drains, and 24‑7 epilepsy monitoring. Candidates Settings will acquire Yale swallow screening skills and become NIHSS certified.
General Description An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality patient care in a hospital setting. RN I represents a novice or advanced beginner progressing to competent, relying on rules rather than principles.
Essential Responsibilities
Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assist the physician in patient examination and minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe manifestations, and intervene when necessary.
Administer medication as prescribed.
Initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
Deliver patient care safely and competently.
Resolve patient complaints timely in accordance with policy and collaboration with support staff.
Inform patient and family of hospital procedures, share care plans during care and at discharge.
Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Foster a growth mindset by seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure.
Develop a professional career plan and align personal, performance goals.
Foster an inclusive workforce respecting individual differences.
Delegate tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Perform 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: Current RN license issued by Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC; Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification 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.
License/Certification: Current RN tight issued by Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC; Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification 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.
License/Certification: Current RN license issued by Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC; Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification upon hire; Specialty certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain(output) 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 ensuring 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 constructively.
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.
Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.
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