Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Perioperative Circulator - Pediatric Cardiac OR (CVOR) – Days

OU Health • Kansas City, MO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse positions at OU Health are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education. New qualified individuals may be eligible for a sign-on/retention bonus up to $10,000 and relocation assistance if moving 100 miles or more. This specific role is for an Experienced RN - Perioperative Circulator in the Pediatric Cardiac OR (CVOR) on day shifts at Oklahoma Children's Hospital. The Pediatric Heart OR unit is a tight-knit, highly specialized team of 7 Registered Nurses and 2 Scrub Nurses. As the only congenital cardiac surgery provider in Oklahoma, it is a high-volume center with nationally ranked outcomes, performing life-saving cardiac surgery for patients from a few hours old to adult congenital cardiac patients. The unit features 2 cardiac operating rooms, a state-of-the-art Hybrid Cath Lab, and a 25-bed cardiac ICU that can transform into satellite mini-operating rooms. The cardiac VAD and transplant program was UNOS approved in early 2024. OU Health prioritizes work-life balance for its surgeons and nursing team, fostering a family-oriented, dedicated, and hard-working environment. An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing high-quality care to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex in a hospital setting. RNs model the OU Health Way, embodying core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork. RN I represents a novice or advanced beginner nurse advancing to competent, relying on rules and beginning to formulate principles based on real experience.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (for RN I & II)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (for RN III)
• 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse (for RN I)
• 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required (for RN II)
• 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required (for RN III)
• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC))
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire
• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred (for RN III)
• Specialty certification(s) preferred (for RN III)

Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting 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 safely and competently.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
• Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• sign-on/retention bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
• Relocation assistance available to qualified individuals moving 100 miles or more
• comprehensive benefits package
• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical plans
• dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees