RN - Experienced Registered Nurse - Tulsa Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

OU Health•Tulsa, OK

17h

About The Position

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision to provide high-quality care to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The nurse models OU Health’s values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, Learning, and valuing Teamwork. RN I represents a novice or advanced beginner progressing toward competence, initially relying on rules and developing principles through experience. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law. OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401(k), medical and dental plans, and other benefits.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.
0–3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, 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 the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Computer application skills for systems designed to ensure patient quality and safety.
Ability to establish and maintain patient trust and integrity by advocating in patients’ best interests.
Ability to engage with and manage conflicts and disagreements constructively.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace that values and maximizes diversity and individual differences.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Aligns behavior 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 treatments, including changes in physician orders.
Assists physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
Obtains and monitors patients’ physiological data, observes manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.
Administers prescribed medication.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care safely and competently.
Resolves patient complaints promptly according to policy and in collaboration with support staff.
Informs patients and families about hospital procedures and shares the care plan during care and at discharge.
Makes referrals for patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Seeks mentorship, accepts coaching and feedback, maintains professional certification and licensure, and develops nursing proficiency.
Develops a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with enterprise metrics, measuring progress with department leadership.
Fosters an inclusive workforce that values and maximizes individual differences.
Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.