Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Post Trauma/Ortho - Full Time - Days & Nights Available
This position may be filled as an RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. OU Medical Center is an academic medical center.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- 12hr Shifts · Days & Nights Available Shift: Full Time/36 hours per week/12hr Shifts/Days & Nights Available36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- 5 South Post Ortho/Trauma unit · Hospital TICU transfers, Trauma ED and PACU admits, and elective orthopedic surgeries
- 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)).RN license or compact multistate license
- Term
- Permanent Shift: Full Time/36 hours per week/12hr Shifts/Days & Nights AvailableFull Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN license or compact multistate license 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) Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
- Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN I & II) Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN III) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
- Experience
- 0-3 years of RN experience (RN I) Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience
- 3-5 years of RN experience (RN II) Experience: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
- Experience
- 5+ years of RN experience (RN III) Experience: 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
Preferred
- Certification
- Specialty certification(s) Specialty certification(s) preferred.
- Education
- Master's Degree in Nursing (RN III) Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
What it pays
- Night differential
- Night Shift Stipend (if nights) Night Shift Stipend (if nights)
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Loan repayment
- Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- Bonus
- up to $10,000 sign-on bonus Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individualsfor qualified individuals
- Extra pay
- Night Shift Stipendif nights
Benefits
- BenefitsStudent loan repayment up to $25,000Student loan repayment up to $25,000
- BenefitsRelocation assistanceRelocation 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 and dental plans
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
More benefits (1)
- Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
The role and schedule
- Care model
- collaborative team with RNs, LPNs, and techs We work collaboratively with RN’s, LPNs, and techs to provide the highest level of care to our patients.
- Day to day
- maintain nursing professional practice standards and align with OU Health values Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
- Day to day
- assume responsibility for assigned patients Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
- Day to day
- document patient responses and physician order changes Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Day to day
- assist physicians in examinations and minor procedures Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Day to day
- obtain and monitor physiological data and intervene as needed Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
- Day to day
- administer prescribed medications Administers medication as prescribed.
- Day to day
- initiate, regulate, and monitor IV infusions and blood products Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Day to day
- deliver patient care safely and competently Delivers patient care safely and competently.
- Day to day
- resolve patient complaints Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
- Day to day
- inform patient and family of procedures and share 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
- make referrals for patient care needs Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Day to day
- seek mentorship, coaching, feedback, and maintain certifications
- Day to day
- develop professional career plan and establish 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
- foster an inclusive workforce Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
- Day to day
- delegate tasks to clinical support staff Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
- Day to day
- perform other duties as assigned Performs other duties as assigned.
- Unit size
- 52-bed unit with 9 stepdown beds 5 South Post Ortho/Trauma unit is a 52-bed unit with 9 stepdown beds.
The workplace
Medicine Specialty RN jobs have been posted as 36-hour weeks on 12-hour day or night shifts. If you are new, a two-year NICU residency with a posted spring start sits alongside a general new-grad residency listing.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for 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?
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Your fit
On your path
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Original listing
Posted on OU Medical Center’s careers page.
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Position Title
Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Post Trauma/Ortho - Full Time - Days & Nights Available
Department
Ortho/Trauma Unit 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 Night Shift Stipend (if nights) 5 South Post Ortho/Trauma unit is a 52-bed unit with 9 stepdown beds. We provide care to recently transferred TICU patients, as well as admits from the Trauma ED, PACU, and elective orthopedic cases to include Knees, Hips, Shoulder joint replacements, along with single system orthopedic elective surgeries. 5 South is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, time-management, and teamwork.
We work collaboratively with RN’s, LPNs, and techs to provide the highest level of care to our patients. Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center Shift: Full Time/36 hours per week/12hr Shifts/Days & Nights Available 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. (RN I) Minimum Qualifications
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. (RN II) Minimum Qualifications
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. Specialty certification(s) preferred.
(RN iii)
Minimum Qualifications
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