Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department Observation - Full Time - Days
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This position may be filled as an RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. OU Health is an academic medical center.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- Days Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department Observation - Full Time - Days
- Unit and setting
- ER Observation · Hospital patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex
- License
- RN license Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Term
- Permanent Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department Observation - Full Time - DaysFull Time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
- License
- Current Registered Nurse License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)). Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification upon hire Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
- Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing for RN I Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing for RN II
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing for RN III Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Experience
- 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse for RN I
- Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse for RN II Experience: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse for RN III Experience: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
Preferred
- Certification
- Specialty certification(s) for RN III Specialty certification(s) preferred.
- Education
- Master's Degree in Nursing for RN III Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Loan repayment
- Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individualsfor qualified individuals
- Pay reviews
- Filled as RN Level 1, 2, or 3 based on qualifications This position may be filled as an RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications.depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications
Benefits
- BenefitsStudent loan repayment up to $25,000Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- BenefitsRelocation assistance if moving 100+ milesRelocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
- BenefitsPTOWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
- Benefits401(k)
- BenefitsMedical plan
- BenefitsDental plan
More benefits (2)
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- aligns behaviors with values and maintains professional practice standards Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
- Day to day
- assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
- Day to day
- documents patient responses to nursing interventions and treatments and notes changes in orders Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Day to day
- assists physician in examination of patients and in minor diagnostic procedures and treatment Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Day to day
- obtains and monitors physiological data, observes manifestations, and intervenes when necessary Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
- Day to day
- administers medication as prescribed Administers medication as prescribed.
- Day to day
- initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Day to day
- delivers patient care safely and competently Delivers patient care safely and competently.
- Day to day
- resolves patient complaints in a timely manner Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
- Day to day
- informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
- Day to day
- makes referrals regarding patient care needs Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Day to day
- fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship and coaching
- Day to day
- develops a professional career plan and establishes personal performance goals Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
- Day to day
- fosters an inclusive workforce Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
- Day to day
- delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Ask Mira
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Read full text
Position Title
Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department Observation - Full Time - Days
Department
ER Observation
This position may be filled as an RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. Special
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
- Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
General Description: An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First , pursuing Relentless Excellence , showing Integrity , seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning , and valuing Teamwork .
RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles.
Essential Responsibilities
- Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
- Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
- Administers medication as prescribed.
- Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Delivers patient care safely and competently.
- Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
- Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
- Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
- Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
- Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
- Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Performs 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/Registration
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required 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 required.
License/Certification/Registration
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required 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 required.
License/Certification/Registration
- Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
Specialty certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain 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 designed to ensure 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 in a constructive manner.
- 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 and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
- Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
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, create peace of mind for you and your family.
What's around it?
Oklahoma City, OKFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 10% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,130/mo
- Household income
- $68,656/yr, all local households, not nurse pay