Inpatient Registered Nurse (PRN) - Surgical Services at Cherokee Nation

Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Electrocardiogram Interpretation, Dysrhythmia Course, Human Resource Systems, Order Processing Systems, Payroll Systems, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Care, Medical-Surgical Nursing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Overview Perform professional nursing duties in the care of patients across the life span, including medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and obstetrical patients. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Associate's degree from a 2-year college or technical school; or two (2) years (60 credit hours) coursework from a 4-year college or university; or three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED No additional experience. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should know about Human Resource systems; Internet software; Order processing systems, and Payroll systems. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a license as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) or possess a multistate RN license accepted by the OBN, no substitutions. Must maintain license throughout employment. Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain throughout employment. If not certified at the time of employment, BLS certification can be obtained during orientation. Must be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and maintain throughout employment. If not certified, ACLS certification can be obtained within six (6) months of hire. All Departments, except the Obstetrical Department, must be certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and maintain throughout employment. If not certified, PALS certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Obstetrical Department – Must be certified Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and maintain throughout employment. Can be obtained during orientation. Must be certified in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and maintain throughout employment. If not certified, NIHSS must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. A driver’s license may be required to work in some departments. If so, the applicant/employee must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENTS: (If not certified at the date of hire, must be obtained within six (6) months and maintained throughout employment unless otherwise specified). Medical-Surgical Department: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Emergency Department: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – within 12 months of hire. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – within 12 months of hire. Triage Competency (Minimum of 6 months Emergency Department (ED) experience before performing triage. Obstetrical Department: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within orientation period Basic/Advanced Fetal Monitoring and Interpretation – within 12 months of hire Perinatal Education Program (PCEP) RECOMMENDED: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support (STABLE) Intensive Care Unit: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation Dysrhythmia Course (within 6 months of hire and then maintain annually) Urgent Care: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations and maintains strict confidentiality of patient information. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

Perform professional nursing duties in the care of patients across the life span, including medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and obstetrical patients. Ensure compliance with required certifications and maintain patient confidentiality.