RN Resident - Registered Nurse - High Risk Antepartum/ L&D Spring 2026 - Nights

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The High Risk Antepartum/Postpartum Unit consists of 30 beds designated for patients with preterm labor, premature ruptured membranes, glycemic control and hypertension. Patients can range from antepartum, postpartum as well as newborns staying both short term and long term. RN's have the opportunity to provide patient education and support and gain their AWHONN fetal heart monitoring certificate. Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 12 months of hire.
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate required within 12 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 3 months of hire.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Some computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes 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 competently.
Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned