Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU - PICU - Nights

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing high-quality care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. The RN models OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion, Learning, and valuing Teamwork. The role is described as suitable for a novice or advanced beginner progressing toward competence, using experience and feedback to develop nursing judgment and proficiency. The nurse is responsible for assigned patients, monitoring and documenting their condition and responses to care, administering treatments and medications, and coordinating with physicians, families, and support staff. The RN also pursues professional development, maintains required licensure and certifications, and contributes to an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
0–3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC) license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association 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.
Skill in computer applications designed to ensure patient quality and safety measures.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in their best interest.
Ability to engage in 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 diversity and individual differences.
Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.

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 treatments, including changes in physician orders.
Assists physicians with patient examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
Obtains and monitors patients’ physiological data, observes manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care safely and competently.
Resolves patient complaints promptly in accordance with 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, remains open to coaching and feedback, and maintains professional certifications and licensure to develop nursing proficiency.
Develops a professional career plan and performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and measures progress with department leadership.
Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized.
Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.