Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
iMCS Group, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK

RN- ICU- Pediatrics

Job Description 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. * Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. * Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes 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. * Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. Delivers patient care competently. * Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. * Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. * Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. * Delegates tasks to support staff. General Responsibilities: * Performs other duties as assigned. Skills: Experience: N/A 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. Education: Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred. 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. PALS (American Heart Association) required within 1 year of hire.