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

Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma City, OK

Specialty: RN ICU - Pediatrics
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage care for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; update physician orders as needed.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene when necessary.
• Administer medications, initiate 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 to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• None specified.