Pediatric ICU RN
Oklahoma City, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)

Job Description

Provide nursing care under general supervision to pediatric ICU patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex. Responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned group of patients
• Documenting patient responses and changes in physician orders
• Assisting physicians with examinations and minor procedures
• Monitoring physiological data and intervening as needed
• Administering medications, IV infusions, and blood products
• Delivering competent patient care
• Communicating care plans with patients and families
• Informing patients and families about hospital procedures
• Referring patient care needs to appropriate personnel
• Delegating tasks to support staff

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in the specialty

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association

Skills

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
• Some computer skills

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required