Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse | Tulsa, OK
Job Summary
The ER Registered Nurse I provides safe, compassionate patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care using the nursing process in accordance with hospital and emergency department standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, prioritize, and provide nursing care based on patient clinical, age, cultural, and psychosocial needs.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, progress, and outcomes using appropriate medical terminology.
- Identify patient needs, address problems, and evaluate progress toward established goals.
- Provide patient education and facilitate appropriate discharge planning and referrals.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in quality improvement, education, in-services, and unit activities.
- Exercise independent judgment when prioritizing care and making clinical decisions.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Required Qualifications
- 1 year of RN experience required; entry-level applicants will not be considered.
- ADN or ASN degree from an approved nursing program.
- Strong communication, organizational, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of disease-state management, clinical pathways, and patient care processes.
- Previous ER experience preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
- Valid Oklahoma or multistate RN license.
- BLS required.
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire.