Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Integris Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: September 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Nurse Resident
Job Code: 2323
INTEGRIS Health Nurse Residents are new graduates from an
accredited RN program with eligibility to take the RN NCLEX exam.
We select for Nurse Resident for specific units, and specific
shift.
The Nurse Residency Program for RN graduates and those with less
than six months experience as an RN are full time positions with an
expanded orientation designed to help the new graduate make a
smooth transition from student to professional member of the
health-care team. This program is designed to help our nurses more
fully contribute to delivering patient focused care.
Participants receive classroom instruction and hands-on clinical
experience under the mentor-ship of an experienced RN. The Nurse
Residency Program is tailored to the skills and knowledge
requirements of the specialty in which nurses are hired.
Specialties include:
INTEGRIS offers an excellent Total Rewards package for all full
time caregivers to include medical, dental, vision, personal paid
leave and a retirement savings program. We offer RN programs to
help you continue your education, leadership development, national
certification bonus and much more!
Nurse Residents must pass the RN boards within 6 months.
Position Summary:
The Nurse Resident performs basic patient care under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse, including specialized tasks and
procedures involving the physical, psychosocial, safety, and
security needs of the patient. This position requires population
specific competencies. Individuals in this position may not
administer medications, intravenous therapy or perform independent
nursing assessments. May be required to float to other units. May
be required to participate in on-calls status. Adheres to National
Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient
contact this position requires.
INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in
any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law,
including protected veteran or disability status.
Essential Functions:
The Nurse Resident's responsibilities include but is are not
limited to:
• Personal patient care tasks, such as mouth care, making beds,
giving baths, perineal care, hair care, shaving patients, giving
backrubs, and emptying bedpans or urinals.
• Assists with patient safety issues such as presence of
identification arm band, adherence to patient fall protocol and use
of restraints, positioning of patients, promotion of an environment
for rest and sleep, reporting of incidents/injury occurrences.
• Performs treatments, which may include urinary catheter care,
enema administration, preparation of sitz baths, applying
compresses, and assisting with patient ambulation.
• Assists in patient admission by preparing the room, admitting the
patient, and preparing for patient discharge.
• Conducts and documents basic diagnostic testing which includes
but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs; blood glucose
monitoring; 12-Lead EKG; telemetry monitor and pulse oximetry and
Doppler.
• Performing selected sterile procedures that include specimen
collection, wound care, tracheostomy care and suction, urinary
catheterization, and tube feedings.
• May retrieve and transport medications
• Note: Nurse Residents may not administer medications, nor may
they independently assess patients. Please refer to the Oklahoma
Board of Nursing statements on Guidelines for Individuals Enrolled
in or Graduates of Nursing Education Programs, and OBN Policy on
Delegation of Nursing Functions to Unlicensed Persons.
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*Emergency Rules: Refer to Title 485: OBN, Chapter 10: Licensure of
Practical & Registered Nurses, Subchapter 21 - Pandemic Licensure
Requirements - Item 485:10-21-4 Students or non-licensed
graduates.
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• Effective 4/21/20 through the duration of the Governors emergency
declaration for the COVID-19 outbreak, as declared by executive
order of the Governor, or through September 14, 2021, whichever
occurs first, unless superseded by another rule or disapproved by
the legislature.
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Accountability:
Reports to assigned leader.
Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable
Accommodation):
Keyboarding/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of
the time
Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exits up to 2/3 of the
time
Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Medium (Exerting 20 to 50 pounds
of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to
move objects)
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors):
Yes
This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or
respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical
Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee
Health for additional information.
Environmental Conditions:
Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases,
blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow
standard precautions.
All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership
in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal
law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Qualifications:
• Must be a new graduate or eligible to graduate from an accredited
Nursing Program with eligibility to take the NCLEX exam.
The maximum time allowed to stay in this role is 6 months or until
passing the NCLEX exam on either the 1st or 2nd attempt. The first
attempt must be within 90 days after graduation. Demotion to
another entry level position will be required if the NCLEX exam is
not passed within this time or after the 2nd attempt.
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