Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Medical Unit - Days

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled as a/an RN I, II, III, depending on individual experience, education, and other qualifications. The Pediatric Medical Unit is a 40-bed, fast-paced pediatric medicine floor with a 4:1 patient ratio, occasionally 3:1 for stepdown patients. Stepdown patients may include those requiring high flow nasal cannulas, home ventilators/tracheostomies, and specialty infusions. Pediatric specialties seen on the unit include GI, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonology. This role may be filled as RN I, II, or III based on qualifications. The RN I works under general supervision, providing high-quality care to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They embody the OU Health Way by living the core values: Patients First, Relentless Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, Learning, and Teamwork. The RN I represents a novice or advanced beginner nurse advancing to competent, relying on rules and potentially formulating principles based on experience.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 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 (for RN II).
• 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse (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.
• 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 II and 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.
• Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals (if applicable)
• Relocation assistance available to qualified individuals moving 100 miles or more.
• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree