Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU (NICU) - Nights

Ou Health - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

The Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU (NICU) position at Oklahoma Children's Hospital involves providing high-level nursing care to critically ill newborns in the only level IV NICU in the state. The role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and opportunities for professional growth in specialized areas and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care competently.
• Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans
• $10,000 sign-on bonus