Posted:
4/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Oklahoma, United States ⋅ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Previous Pediatric Heart Transplant experience preferred.
Location: Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Shift: Night (36 hours/week)
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital is home to Oklahoma’s only Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The CICU frequently cares for the state’s most critical patients and some of the most complex cardiac congenital heart defects in the world. Our patient population is primarily infants and toddlers that need open heart surgery within the first few weeks or months of life, but we frequently care for kids of all ages with a variety of surgical and medical cardiac diagnoses requiring specialized and complex care. There is opportunity for growth and development in many specialty skills including nursing leadership, operating ECMO, continuous dialysis, and caring for patients with open chests. We are also developing the state’s first and only pediatric heart transplant program. We operate in a newly renovated 25 bed unit and have a dedicated support team including charges nurses, pediatric care associates, advanced practice providers, and attending physicians present around the clock. Our in unit nurse educator organizes and develops pediatric cardiac intensive care education designed to prepare you, grow you, and expand your skills and knowledge. Come join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to caring for the smallest hearts in Oklahoma!
Watch this video to learn more about our Pediatric Cardiac ICU!
One (1) year of RN experience is preferred for this position. If you have less than one (1) year of RN experience, please search for positions titled “RN Resident” to start the application process.
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.
General Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Possession of a valid temporary license or permanent license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty. Permanent license must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. BLS (American Heart Association) upon hire. PALS (American Heart Association) within 1 year 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.
Website: https://ouhealth.com/
Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1910
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Oncology