RN Hospital - Dialysis ICU

Position Title: Experienced RN - Registered Nurse (Levels I-III) - Pediatric Dialysis - Days Department: Pediatric Dialysis Job Description: Oklahoma Children’s Pediatric Dialysis is the one and only place for dialysis for children in the entire state of Oklahoma. We provide dialysis for both chronic kidney failure and acute kidney failure. We have 6 bays in our clinic for patients coming in to see us. If we have a treatment in any of the ICU’s, we will come to the bedside and perform their treatment. In addition to hemodialysis, we also provide peritoneal dialysis to patients in the hospital as well as home patients. We train families to perform peritoneal dialysis at home and monitor them through our cloud-based system. We are primarily open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but quite frequently have home patients in our clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Outside of those hours, we have one of our nurses on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. An 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 Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork. RN 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. Essential Responsibilities Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards. Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients. Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary. 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 the time of care and at the time of discharge. Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. Fosters 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. Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership. Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse. License/Certification/Registration: Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients. Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards. Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. CB Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.