RN ICU - Pediatrics

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Duration: 3 – 4 Months+ (Possible Extension)

Reports To: Nurse Manager / Charge RN

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care in a hospital setting to a diverse patient population with conditions ranging from simple to complex. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

• Assume responsibility for a designated group of patients.
• Administer medications, blood products, and intravenous infusions as prescribed.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and treatments; accurately update medical records and physician orders.
• Assist physicians with examinations, minor diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Monitor and respond to patients' physiological status and intervene as needed.
• Communicate the care plan to patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Educate patients and families on hospital procedures and care plans.
• Refer patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to support staff while maintaining overall responsibility for patient care.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership or as required for unit needs.

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong knowledge of nursing theory, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate nursing services effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and support staff.
• Competency in responding to cultural and language needs of diverse populations.
• Basic computer literacy.

• [None specified, but experience in specialty units can be a plus.]

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in [Insert State].
• BLS certification (Additional certifications may be required per unit, e.g., ACLS, PALS).