Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma City, OK

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage care for 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.
• Obtain and monitor patients' physiological data; observe and intervene as necessary.
• Administer prescribed 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 to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate tasks to support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & 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.

Education Requirements

• Required: Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited program.

Certifications & Licensure

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certificate.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider or NRP Instructor certification.

Employment Type

• Registered Nurse Direct Care