Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Med Surg Registered Nurse. Job in Ada Gr8Jobs
Career Insights for Registered Nurse (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Oklahoma data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,971 / year median in Oklahoma
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Mercy is seeking a Med Surg Registered Nurse for our Ada 2 North unit. In this role, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult medical-surgical patients, including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and discharge planning. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and support staff to deliver safe, high-quality care, while educating patients and families. Mercy's culture of compassion and professional growth offers opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and support your career development. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop patient-centered care plans for adult med-surg patients. Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely, following Mercy policies and evidence-based practices. Monitor patient status, interpret basic telemetry or vital sign trends, and promptly report changes to the care team. Perform wound care, dressing changes, and post-operative monitoring as ordered. Document all care, assessments, and patient responses accurately in the Electronic Health Record. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions to support safe transitions of care. Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and support staff to coordinate holistic, efficient care. Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards, participating in unit-based quality improvement projects. Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure timely patient flow. Support and precept new staff or students as needed, contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment. Required Skills Patient assessment IV therapy and medication administration Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation (e.g., Epic or similar) Wound care and dressing changes Care planning and care coordination Telemetry monitoring basics Patient and family education Infection prevention and control Basic life support and emergency response Interdisciplinary team collaboration