Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

• Position Template Facility Name: Mercy Hospital Ardmore Floor: Medical 2nd Floor Location Address: 1011 14th Ave NW, Ardmore, OK 73401 Position Information:
• Facility Department/Cost Center: 40-416030 - The bill for local candidates will be below the posted travel
• Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN
• Specialty: Med Surg
• Number of Openings: 1

• Nights, 1900-0700
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks ALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORM
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility (every other Fri/Sat night)
• Call

No on call, however if it is your scheduled shift you could be placed on call and be called to come back in during that scheduled time. • Required

Current RN License (Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in state of Missouri or currently licensed in the state of Oklahoma.) • Required

BLS from AHA only • Preferred

ACLS • Years of

2+ years • Float

• will float on a rotational basis Unit Information:
• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: varies; 1:6. We do not guarantee ratios. Careful consideration is given depending on the circumstance
• Equipment: Remote Tele monitored by ICU
• EMR: EPIC Hiring Profile:
• Must Have Skills/Experience: EPIC
• Preferred Skillset/Experience:
• Type of Patients on Unit: Med/surg-copd, pneumonia, chest pain, Covid
• Personality Fit: outgoing, friendly, team player and flexible Dress Code:
• Scrub Color: Black
• Any unacceptable attire: Anything but black scrubs Additional Information: Overview Carries out routine patient care assignments, works in controlled patient care situations, performs established nursing care procedures, and engages in therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive activities, under the direction of a registered nurse (RN). The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is trained to perform multiple skill functions pertinent to their clinical area. This position provides care to patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric. The LPN will perform all duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Mercy Hospital Ardmore. Makes decisions based on standard practice, instructions, operating directives and established procedures. May be required with orientation to provide service and/or patient care to other areas of Mercy Hospital Ardmore. Responsibilities Collaborates in the assessment of patient/significant other in a timely, consistent and systematic manner. 1. Performs patient assessments as indicated by the patients condition or as directed by the RN. Notifies physician of admission and obtains admitting orders per departmental policy. 2. Gathers data to be used in assessments for each patient every 8 hours or more frequently as indicated by the patients clinical condition and/or as directed by the RN. 3. Includes information obtained from the patient/significant others in data gathering process. 4. Gathers data regarding needs and learning abilities of patient and/or significant others during admission and thereafter. 5. Assists the RN with identification of patient problems. Collaborates in the development of an outcome oriented plan of care that reflects the patients actual or potential health problems. 1. Collaborates with the RN in the development of the patients plan of care. Plan of care should include identified problems, and/or nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and goals/outcomes with target date. 2. Reviews the plan of care for assigned patients every 8 hours; collaborating with the RN in revisions as necessary. 3. Involves the patient and/or significant others in decisions regarding care. 4. Prioritizes care delivery according to the patients needs and unit activities. 5. Demonstrates the ability to interpret information in terms understandable to the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. 6, Assists in planning care based on knowledge of growth and developmental changes occurring across the patients life-span. Implements the plan of care under the direction of the RN to achieve the identified outcomes for the patient according to policy and procedure. 1. Provides holistic nursing care to an assigned group of patients according to the prescribed nursing plan of care under the direction of the RN. 2. Assists with and/or performs procedures. 3. Provides education based on addressed needs including the safe use of equipment used in treatment or health maintenance. 4. Demonstrates ability to provide care and information based upon physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other are related factors for clients. 5. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and his/her clinical condition. 6. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of services provided. 1. Collaborates with the RN in evaluating patient/significant others responses to care and in determining progress towards achievement of outcomes. 2. Collaborates with the RN in evaluating patient/significant others understanding of information. 3. Collaborates with the RN in evaluating the effectiveness of discharge plans for meeting the patients needs for continuing care. 4. Collaborates with the RN in obtaining data on patient satisfaction. Demonstrates effective and accurate verbal, written and electronic communication. 1. Creates a positive climate for communications. a. Gets along well with co-workers. b. Functions as a team player. c. Accepts constructive criticism from supervisor. 2. Maintains the confidentiality of patient, staff and hospital information (written, verbal, electronic sources). 3. Communication is timely, accurate, concise, complete and appropriate. 4. Demonstrates skilled use of the telephone, Meditech and the intranet. 5. Utilizes constructive problem solving techniques to promote change and address issues, concerns and problems. 6. Completes documentation of care and other pertinent data according to organizational policies and procedures. 7. Communicates significant changes in patient condition and/or medical orders to the RN in a timely manner. 8. Maintains relevant knowledge of hospital forms. Completes patient care documentation forms and employee/patient incident reports in a timely and accurate manner. 9. Treats patients/family members and physicians/staff with respect, maintaining a positive influence and work environment at all times. Participates in unit and organizational activities. 1. Participates in 75% of staff meetings. 2. Participates in Performance Improvement activities such as data collection, inservices, meetings, etc. 3. Participates in a hospital committee, special project or service (i.e., CPR instructor, preceptor to unlicensed personnel) as requested. Complies with organizational policies and procedures. 1. Maintains current certification in CPR. 2. Attends all mandatory inservices. 3. Complies with all organizational policies, procedures and protocols and has no documented violations. a. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. b. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. c. Accurately completes clock in transactions. 4. Adheres to OSHA standards regarding appropriate safety regulations and procedures. 5. Completes required competencies on a yearly basis. 6. Maintains hospital property and the hospital environment in a safe, clean and intact condition. 7. Nursing charts open by mid-shift and nursing documentation completed by end of shift, exceptions are limited. Demonstrates continued development of knowledge and skills. 1. Uses current knowledge achieved through educational activities to enhance or improve clinical practice or patient care. 2. Participates in unit development and decisions making through such activities as attending staff meetings, serving on a committee or task force and/or special project work. Demonstrates the