Potomac Healthcare Solutions - Oklahoma City, OK
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The Registered Nurse (RN) position at Potomac Healthcare Solutions in Kay County, OK, involves coordinating patient care in collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The RN will facilitate optimal outcomes related to clinical care, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires ensuring compliance with established standards of care and practice, performing physical exams and health histories, and providing health promotions, counseling, and education to patients. The RN will administer medications, wound care, and other personalized interventions while directing and supervising care provided by other healthcare professionals. In this position, the RN is accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel. Recognizing adverse signs and symptoms and reacting quickly in emergency situations is crucial. Effective communication and collaboration with a diverse group of individuals are essential for informing the healthcare team of plans and actions, as well as for educating patients and their families. The RN will also be responsible for making referral appointments and arranging specialty care as appropriate. Conducting research to support improved practice and patient outcomes is another key aspect of this role. The RN will collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, or clinical nurse specialists in the healthcare and education of patients. Promoting preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling, is also a significant part of the job. Overall, the RN will coordinate patient care through a multi-disciplinary continuum, facilitating the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to the provision of care, quality improvement, and cost-effectiveness.