Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Unit - Nights

divh2Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Unit - Nights/h2pAn OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Healths core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork./ppRN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles./ppEssential Responsibilities/pulliAligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards./liliAssumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients./liliDocuments patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients./liliAssists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment./liliObtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary./liliAdministers medication as prescribed./liliInitiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products./liliDelivers patient care safely and competently./liliResolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff./liliInforms patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge./liliMakes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel./liliFosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession./liliDevelops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership./liliFosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Healths winning aspiration./liliDelegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulliEducation: Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing./liliExperience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse./liliLicense/Certification/Registration:/liulliCurrent Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC))./liliBasic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire./li/ul/ulpKnowledge, Skills, Abilities/pulliKnowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures./liliAbility to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques./liliAbility to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees./liliAbility to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors./liliSkilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients./liliAbility to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patients best interest./liliAbility to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner./liliAbility to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards./liliAbility to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization./liliStrong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic./li/ulpOU 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./p/div