Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Oklahoma City, OK
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary: -Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: -Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.-Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.-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. Schedule Notes:3/12's on nights. Must have level 1 Trauma Hospital setting and level IV NICU experience. Must be able to float all of children's, NRP and BLS cert are required!Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-1 year of experience.-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.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/AEducation: Required Education:-Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.Preferred Education:-BSN.Required Certifications & Licensure:-Current Oklahoma nursing license, or current multistate compact RN license.-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)-NRP (American Heart Assoc.) Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/AJob Category: Registered Nurses Direct Care (SC1016)