Position Title:

RN - Registered Nurse - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Clinic

Department:

OUHP Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Clinic

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Using a standard data collection tool, obtains patient’s medical history through the interview process. 
• Obtains vital signs and brief history of chief complaint.
• Works with the patient and the family to develop a prioritized patient problem list and helps develop plan for care.
• Maintains ongoing monitoring and assessment of assigned patients. 
•  Admits, discharges and transfers patients. 
• Administers medications. 
• Performs treatments and procedures as directed by physician. 
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. 
• Takes emergency action as required.
•  Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel. 
• Ensures that the patient/family educational needs are met. 
• Evaluates the patient/family response to care and makes appropriate adjustments as needed. 
• Uses available information to evaluate patient/family progress toward goal attainment. 
• Will perform duties unique to the assigned Unit.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school school of nursing required.  Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience: no experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Relevant skills and knowledge of an RN.  Ability to resolve problems and successfully implement resolutions.  Ability to work well in a team environment to ensure quality patient care.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Good computer skills and typing ability.  Ability to work effectively in stressful situations.

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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.