Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse (Inpatient Rehabilitation) Assignment Length: XX Weeks Location: Lawton, OK XXXX5 Shift: Day Shift (XAM to XPM) Pay rate - XXXX/hr. on WX DEFINITION: Develop and implement total nursing care for patients by assessment, nursing diagnosis, patient care plans, provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Develop systems to provide care to a population including infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
EDUCATION: REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE): Authorized to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma. Current Basic Life Support. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: BSN.
Experience, school attendance record and performance record may be considered.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates and implements age specific care and interaction. Employee has attended departmental orientation (training) and annual in-service education for age specific training. Implements age specific training. Collaborates with the healthcare team (RN, LPN, NA, Physician and ancillary disciplines) in the assessment of the patient/family. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to meet the physiological, spiritual, emotional, mental, social and developmental needs of the patient. Collaborates with the healthcare team in the implementation of the patient's plan of care. Administers medications accurately and safely. Accurately and consistently evaluates patient/family responses to interventions to determine the patient's progress and revise the plan of care. Communicates (verbal and written) effectively, accurately and professionally with patient/family and all members of the healthcare team. Participates in the education/development of staff and students. Complies with professional requirements, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. SPECIFIC UNIT/AREA RESPONSIBILITIES: WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to diseases and foul odors. Exposure to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to sharp objects.