Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Part Time - Days

Norman Regional Health System•Norman, OK

About The Position

Norman Regional Health System is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for its 25-bed, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which includes a Neonatal Ground Transport Team and is staffed by five neonatologists. The unit focuses on family-centered care and seeks nurses who embody the health system’s ICARE values: Integrity, Communications, Attitude, Results, and Engagement. Its mission is to serve the community as a leader in health and wellness through positive, compassionate care for families and coworkers. The RN systematically assesses and reassesses patient health needs based on age and condition, involving patients, families, and other healthcare providers as appropriate. The nurse analyzes assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes, provides and coordinates care using professional judgment and current evidence-based practice, regulations, and policy, and evaluates patient outcomes using critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge. The role also includes evaluating discharge needs in relation to the plan of care and using resources as needed. The position is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Compensation is $27.84–$45.46 per hour, depending on previous work experience. Evening, night, and weekend differentials are also listed.

Requirements

Diploma or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) required.
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or completion of retraining during orientation before providing patient care; BLS must be maintained through retraining for the duration of employment.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
New graduates must complete Norman Regional’s Nurse Residency Program.
Requirements may be met by an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Previous experience in a healthcare field.

Responsibilities

Systematically assess and reassess health care needs appropriate to patient age and condition, involving patients, families, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
Analyze assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes, involving patients, families, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
Provide and coordinate nursing care through interventions that address goals and needs, using professional judgment guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations, and policy.
Evaluate patient outcomes using critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts, and reach sound conclusions.
Evaluate discharge needs related to the plan of care and use resources as needed.