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

Job Opportunity: RN NICU

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Registered Nurse (Direct Care)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex under general supervision.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
• Assist physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe patient conditions, 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 and delegate tasks to support staff.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing experience within the last year.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Skills

• 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.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.