Pediatric Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital

Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma City, OK

Job Overview

Provide nursing care in a hospital setting to pediatric patients with a range of health problems from simple to complex under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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, 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.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• 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 colleagues.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher) from a board-approved program.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• 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.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

• None specified