Registered Nurse NICU

Ascension•Tulsa, OK

66d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing high-quality, direct patient care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The nurse will be responsible for leading the execution and monitoring of individualized patient care plans, acting as a central point of coordination for interdisciplinary communication, accurately implementing physician orders, documenting patient conditions, and proactively assessing and coordinating discharge planning needs.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
Minimum 2 years level IV NICU experience preferred

Responsibilities

Providing high-quality, direct patient care that aligns with the organization's commitment to excellence and established standards.
Leading the execution and continuous monitoring of individualized patient care plans.
Acting as the central point of coordination, managing communication and collaboration among all disciplines—physicians, therapists, specialists, and support staff.
Accurately implementing and documenting physician orders and nursing directives, maintaining precise records of patient conditions and communicating critical changes swiftly.
Proactively assessing and coordinating discharge planning needs, empowering patients and their families with the resources and support necessary for a successful transition home and continued well-being.