RN - Employee Clinic - Okmulgee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education – An Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) received from an accredited professional school of nursing is required. A Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Experience - One year of relevant experience. Licenses & Certification – Must possess Current State of Oklahoma Nursing License. Knowledge & Skills – Professional knowledge of nursing care principles, TQM ethics, practices and processes required to assess nursing needs of assigned patients. Knowledge of wide variety of medical disorders, normal course of diseases, potential complications and individual therapeutic interventions. Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects and complications of their use. Ability to recognize and react to emergency situations. Knowledge and skill in operation and monitoring of general nursing equipment; e.g. infusion pumps, defibrillators, arrhythmia monitors, etc. Ability to develop, implement and evaluate a patient care plan to meet the need of assigned patients. JOB SUMMARY The purpose of the position is to provide professional nursing services and support to the designated Health Center. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a clinical and/or hospital environment. There is common exposure to infectious communicable diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and bio hazardous materials. Must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested and required PHYSICAL DEMANDS Long periods of standing and walking about the clinic are required. Working with patients requires recurring bending, lifting, squatting, stretching and positioning of patients. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must be able to manage stress under adverse conditions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following: Develops a plan of care for individual patients by interviewing patient and family members, reviewing patient’s health record and determining the kind of health and physical care required. Observes and assesses patient’s clinical condition, recognizes, identifies and interprets serious situations and immediately decides proper action. E.g. inform the physician and take pre-planned measures. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations when the physician is not immediately available. E.g. – resuscitative measures taken for cardiac or respiratory arrest. Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician. Documentation of specific health care requirements for patients. Plans, provides and documents teaching of patients and family members in preventive, curative and rehabilitative measures. Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered and status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines. Evaluates the patient status, intervention, patient response and updates the plan of care. Shares responsibility in ensuring that the Clinic has adequate supplies and equipment, a safe environment is maintained and general upkeep of the facility is done on a continual basis. Maintains a professional demeanor and adheres and promotes professional, ethical and legal standards of nursing. Regular attendance is required. Performs other duties as assigned.