Med-Surg Registered Nurse, Full-Time Day Shift

Med-Surg Registered Nurse – Day Shift

Exceptional Community Hospital | Ardmore, Oklahoma
Day Shift | 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 12-Hour Shifts

Join an Exceptional Team

Exceptional Community Hospital in Ardmore is seeking an experienced Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to join our day shift nursing team.

If you are an RN who enjoys hands-on patient care, values teamwork, and is confident managing the changing needs of an acute-care patient population, we would love to meet you.

At Exceptional Healthcare, our nurses are an essential part of the care team. You will work closely with physicians, nursing colleagues, and ancillary departments to provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care while helping patients and families navigate their hospital experience.

What You'll Do

As a Med-Surg RN, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients throughout their inpatient stay. Your responsibilities will include:

Performing comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments.
Recognizing changes in patient condition and responding quickly and appropriately.
Prioritizing care based on patient acuity, clinical condition, and individual needs.
Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing plans of care.
Administering medications, IV therapies, blood products, and prescribed treatments.
Initiating and maintaining IV access and obtaining laboratory specimens as appropriate.
Monitoring hemodynamic status and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
Responding effectively to emergency and critical-care situations.
Communicating changes in patient condition, symptoms, and diagnostic findings to physicians and other members of the care team.
Maintaining accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation.
Coordinating safe and efficient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Providing patient and family education and encouraging active participation in the plan of care.
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and ancillary departments to promote continuity and quality of care.
Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Demonstrating professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and respect in every interaction.

What We're Looking For

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; ADN or BSN.
Current Oklahoma RN license or Compact RN license.
Previous acute-care hospital nursing experience.
Two or more years of recent acute-care nursing experience preferred.
Med-Surg and telemetry experience preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, judgment, and prioritization skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while remaining an engaged member of the healthcare team.
Basic computer and electronic health record proficiency.
Experience with EPOWERdoc preferred.

Required Certifications

BLS
ACLS
PALS

Schedule

Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
12-hour shifts
Two weekends per month
Rotating holiday schedule

Why Exceptional Community Hospital?

At Exceptional Healthcare, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional people.

Our nurses, providers, and ancillary departments work together with a shared commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and compassionate care. We strive to provide an environment where nurses are supported by strong leadership, equipped with the resources they need, and encouraged to continue developing professionally.

We live the Exceptional Mission by treating every patient, family member, and colleague with courtesy, dignity, compassion, and respect.

If you are an experienced RN looking for an opportunity where your clinical judgment, experience, and contribution to the team are valued, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Today

Exceptional Care. Exceptional Team. Exceptional You.

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