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.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Are you a Registered Nurse who likes to help patients in a home care setting? We have the job for you at Stillwater Medical at Home ! Some of the skills needed for this RN role: Excellent communication with patients and across the care team Accountable, with good follow through Dependable Works in a culture of teamwork with other staff Exceptional customer service Why choose Stillwater Medical? Competitive wages Supportive work environment Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012 Here are the details this RN, Home Health position: Full-time status Must be able to drive within 50 mile radius of Stillwater Paid mileage Weekend rotation and on call responsibility as needed Apply now!
JOB SUMMARY
A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who delivers care to patients at their place of residence through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing for the age groups served. Demonstrated a minimum of two years of experience as a RN. Able to function independently. Makes daily home visits with personal vehicle within 50-mile radius of Stillwater.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Completed one year of employment at SMC with satisfactory performance evaluation or two years of previous experience. Home telephone and dependable transportation required. Current CPR card or completion of course within 30 days of hire. Having and maintaining a valid Oklahoma Driver s License and satisfactory driving record is a condition of employment. Driving skills and automobile liability insurance required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations. Demonstrates adequate vision or correctable with glasses, to read and write. Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to converse with others in person and over the phone. Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care. Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel. Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: insert catheters, start IVs, administer medications, and handle instruments).
