Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) – Day Shift – Relocation Candidates Welcome
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical-Surgical nursing to provide comprehensive patient care in an adult medical-surgical unit in Lawton, Oklahoma.
The Med-Surg RN will assess patients, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, patient assessment skills, communication abilities, and a commitment to high-quality nursing care.
Key Responsibilities
Assess adult and geriatric patients' health conditions and nursing care needs.
Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders.
Monitor vital signs, patient progress, and changes in clinical conditions.
Recognize and escalate patient concerns and clinical changes appropriately.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Assist with nursing diagnoses, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
Coordinate patient care with ancillary nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and respect.
Requirements
Minimum 6 months of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required.
Current Oklahoma RN license or applicable multistate compact RN privilege.
Current BLS certification required.
NIHSS certification required.
Ability to provide nursing care to adult and geriatric patients.
Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, documentation, and care planning abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Commitment to patient safety and professional nursing standards.
Ability to complete the full 13-week contract assignment.
