Nurse Resident - Baptist Med Surg Urology- Days

Integris Health - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Nurse Resident position at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center is designed for new nursing graduates who are looking to gain practical experience in a supportive environment. This full-time role involves working with the Med Surg Urology team during day shifts, providing essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position emphasizes the importance of patient safety and adherence to established protocols while allowing residents to develop their nursing skills in a real-world setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks such as mouth care, making beds, giving baths, perineal care, hair care, shaving patients, giving backrubs, and emptying bedpans or urinals.
• Assist with patient safety issues including the presence of identification arm bands, adherence to patient fall protocols, and use of restraints.
• Position patients and promote an environment conducive to rest and sleep, while reporting incidents or injury occurrences.
• Perform treatments including urinary catheter care, enema administration, preparation of sitz baths, applying compresses, and assisting with patient ambulation.
• Assist in patient admission by preparing the room, admitting the patient, and preparing for patient discharge.
• Conduct and document basic diagnostic testing such as obtaining vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, 12-Lead EKG, telemetry monitoring, pulse oximetry, and Doppler.
• Perform selected sterile procedures including specimen collection, wound care, tracheostomy care, suction, urinary catheterization, and tube feedings.

Requirements

• Must be a new graduate or eligible to graduate from an accredited Nursing Program with eligibility to take the NCLEX exam.
• Entry-level position requiring less than 1 year of experience.
• Ability to perform basic patient care tasks under supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical setting during nursing education.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Family leave