NICU RN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN NICU

Location

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Position Summary

• Provide nursing care to patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex under general supervision.
• Responsible for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments.
• Assist physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor physiological data and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications and regulate intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver competent patient care and communicate care plans to patients and families.
• Make referrals regarding patient care needs.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift and Hours

• Night shift: 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Advanced NRP certification.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

This position is suitable for RNs with NICU and trauma experience seeking a night shift role in a pediatric critical care environment.