Experienced RN - Registered Nurse; Levels - Pediatric Specialty - Nights

RN - Registered Nurse (Levels 1-3) - Pediatric Specialty - Nights

OU Health is hiring for the RN - Registered Nurse (Levels 1-3) - Pediatric Specialty - Nights role.

Position Title: RN - Registered Nurse (Levels 1-3) - Pediatric Specialty - Nights

Department: Pediatric Medical Specialty

Shift: Full-Time — Nights

General Description:

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing high-quality care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way through core values including Patients.

First, Relentless.

Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion, Learning, and Teamwork. The RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or advanced beginner progressing to competent performance.

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician orders on assigned patients.
• Assists physicians in examinations and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes physiological manifestations, and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care safely and competently.
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during care and at discharge.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, openness to coaching, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure.
• Develops a professional career plan and personal performance goals aligned with department metrics.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s objectives.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

RN I

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• License/Certification: Current RN license (OK State Board of Nursing or eNLC). Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required on hire.

RN II

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• License/Certification: Current RN license (OK State Board of Nursing or eNLC). BLS required on hire.

RN III

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing;
  Master's preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• License/Certification: Current RN license (OK State Board of Nursing or eNLC). Specialty certifications preferred. BLS required on hire.

• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with staff.
• Ability to respond to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Proficiency with computer applications for quality and safety measures.
• Ability to advocate for patients and maintain integrity and trust.
• Ability to manage conflicts constructively and to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and other benefits.

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