TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified NICU RN in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73170!
Job Title
RN – NICU (Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of NICU patients, providing nursing care for health problems ranging from simple to complex under general supervision
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients
- Obtains and monitors physiological data, observes physiological manifestations, and intervenes when necessary
- Administers medications as prescribed; initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products
- Interacts with patients and families to share care plans during hospitalization and at discharge, and informs them of hospital procedures
- Delegates tasks to support staff and makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program
- Current Oklahoma RN license or current multistate compact RN license
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- NRP certification (American Heart Association)
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Proficiency in computer skills relevant to clinical documentation and patient care systems
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a specialized NICU environment, contributing to the care of some of the most vulnerable patients in a dynamic acute care setting
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and make a meaningful impact on patient and family outcomes