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

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Job Description

Provide nursing care under general supervision to pediatric patients in a hospital setting 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 necessary.
• Administer medications, regulate and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care.
• Communicate care plans to 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.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatrics CVICU experience, including experience within the last year.
• Level 1 CVICU experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Additional Information

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• No preferred skills or additional certifications specified.
• Prior travel experience is not indicated as required.