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

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU Pediatrics - FS

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

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments; note changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor physiological data and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications, regulate and monitor IV 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.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• 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.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required or specified.