RN MedSurg
Company: Summit Medical Center
Location: Edmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summit Medical Center is looking for a Registered
Nurse to join our Inpatient Care Team. Position is available at our
Edmond hospital. This is a full-time, day position working three
12-hour shifts per week. Summit Medical Center has established an
outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes
to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part
to ensure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can
take pride in working at Summit Medical Center. Position Summary:
Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in medical
and/or surgical units in accordance with established procedures.
The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork
concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and
may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as
staffing and patient needs change. Responsibilities: Orients,
instructs, and trains assigned personnel. Cooperates with other
personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good
employee relations, as well as interdepartmental objectives.
Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties. Provides
direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other
specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as
indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Prepares patients for
scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment. Monitors
medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate
personnel. Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and
privacy and expresses interest in their progress. Assists
physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes
related to direct patient care. Writes initial nursing histories,
assesses patients’ conditions, and develops individual care plans
for patients assigned to the unit. Assists attending physicians as
needed. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment
for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
Consistently completes required number of charts audits each month.
Performs other nursing duties as assigned or requested. Ensures an
adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures,
objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and
infection control standards. Inspects area daily for compliance
with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes
corrective action when violations occur. Attends meetings as
required. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related
business. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship
with patients, families, and visitors. Documents concisely,
precisely, and accurately on all medical records or documents as
indicated by policy. Maintains all required reports, records,
statistics, etc. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as
directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center
business. Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general,
age specific and drug administration.) SMC offers a competitive
benefits program to both full-time and part-time employees and
their families. SMC pays most of the benefit, with a low premium
deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis. Job Type:
Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance
Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time
off Vision insurance Bonus opportunities Work Location: In person
Qualifications Qualifications: Associate degree. Current Registered
Nurse licensure in the state of Oklahoma. Sufficient previous
clinical experience in medical and surgical nursing. CPR
certification. Current BLS certification; ACLS required within one
year of employment. ICU and/or ER experience. Special Skills and
Knowledge : Nursing care of the postoperative patient. Operation of
vital signs monitors. Assessment Skills. IV Therapy. Principles of
Standard Precaution. Performs yearly glucometer competency.
Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Ability to adequately assess,
diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate
patient condition. Compliance with the attendance policy.
Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice
collaborative nursing. Ability to respond quickly, physically and
mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes.
Physical/Mental Requirements for Position: Ability to read and
write (legibly.) Ability to communicate appropriately and
effectively. Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex
problems. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions.
Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift. Ability to
frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching,
stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting. Ability to frequently
lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of
the average patient. Ability to see and hear and distinguish color.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Ability to
function independently without constant supervision. Bloodborne
Pathogen Classification: Category 1-Occupational exposure
Keywords: Summit Medical Center, Broken Arrow , RN MedSurg, Healthcare , Edmond, Oklahoma
