Position Summary

The Registered Nurse has accountability to provide direct patient care in accordance with scope of nursing license and the established policies and procedures of Southwestern Medical Center. Maintains clinical competencies through on-going continuing education. Monitors and ensures delivery of patient care commensurate with the education and experience of available staff.

Service/Quality Excellence:

Participates in the Hospital's Service Excellence Program designed to improve patient care, employee and physician satisfaction. Participation includes knowledge of HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Systems and Providers, which measures patient's perceptions of care received and Core Measure Set, which measures performance of patients', care based on medical research. Participates

In hospital wide and unit specific performance projects

Licensure/Certification/Registration :

• • Registered Nurse issued by the State of Oklahoma
  • BLS within 30 days of hire
  • NIH Stroke by end of Clinical Nursing Orientation

Education:

Graduate from an accredited professional nurse program

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