RN - Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU (NICU) at OU Health in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Shifts Available: Full-Time, 7p - 7a

General Description:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.


• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.


• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.


• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.


• Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.


• Delivers patient care competently.


• Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.


• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.


• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.


• Delegates tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

Experience: N/A

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.


• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.


• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.


• Some computer skills.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.