Position Title:
RN Resident - Registered Nurse - Pediatric SEA Core/Acute Care Float Pool - Nights
Department:
Float Pool
Job Description:
General Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care 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.
- Provides a flexible workforce to supplement the inpatient and/or outpatient nursing units.
- Assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Obtains a history and assessment and documents finding. Examples include but are not limited to, the chief complaint, allergies, current medications, system functions, and the immunization status of patients.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients and intervenes when necessary.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in the nursing notes.
- Assists the physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as needed.
- Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. Monitors for side effects.
- Delivers patient care competently and delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate.
- Interacts with family and patient in sharing the care plan as applicable.
- Assists with coordinating hospital admissions to the unit as needed.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Experience: None.
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.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hire.
The Level NG Pediatrics Acute SEA Core RN will be in a part-time or full-time FTE position and commit to serving in one (1) hospital (OCH) and one skill set-Acute Care.
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.
- 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.