Med-Surg Registered Nurse(RN) - PRN, Night Shift Preferred
Ardmore, OK
Part Time
Healthcare
Mid Level
Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Exceptional Healthcare – Micro-Hospital
Exceptional Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Inpatient Registered Nurse to join our patient-centered team in a 24/7 micro-hospital environment. In our close-knit setting, nurses play a central role in delivering high-quality care, collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and directly influencing patient outcomes.
This position is based in the inpatient Med-Surg unit with Telemetry monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct patient care, continuously evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing interventions to ensure optimal results
- Communicate effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient condition, symptoms, and diagnostic results
- Respond promptly and accurately to changes in patient status or treatment response
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and reassessments (including geriatric patients) per policy
- Assess and manage pain using appropriate techniques; educate patients and families on pain management
- Monitor hemodynamic status and correctly interpret results
- Identify and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias through telemetry monitoring
- Perform point-of-care (waived) testing in accordance with clinical laboratory and unit policies
- Administer medications safely, accurately, and in accordance with patient age and clinical condition
- Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of patient histories, assessments, treatments, and responses
- Create a safe, therapeutic environment that minimizes the risk of medical errors
- Engage patients and families in the development and implementation of individualized care plans
- Develop and evaluate patient/family education plans based on identified learning needs
- Uphold hospital policies, the Patient Bill of Rights, and standards outlined in the Nurse Practice Act
- Demonstrate a consistent commitment to teamwork and collaboration
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Telemetry and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
- Current, unrestricted Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license or Texas Compact license
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required;
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient/family teaching abilities
- Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients
- Basic understanding of continuous quality improvement principles
- Proficient in basic computer skills and EHR documentation (experience with EPOWERdoc a plus)
Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts
- Full range of shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays) available
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