Pediatric ICU RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide nursing care to pediatric ICU patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage care for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as needed.
• Administer medications, initiate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans with patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in the specialty.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required.
• Preferred skills: None specified.