Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK

Registered Nurse (RN) I - NICU - FT - Nights

Departmental Overview Compensation / Benefits * $27.84-$45.46/hr. depending on previous work experience. * Evening differential $2.50/hr. * Night differential $3.00/hr. * Weekend differential $3.00/hr. * Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement. Norman Regional Health System Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a 25 bed Level III unit with a Neonatal Ground Transport Team. We focus on family-centered care. We have 5 Neonatologist on staff. We are looking for Healers who can encompass our Norman Regional Health System five care values: Integrity, Communications, Attitude, Results, and Engagement; or as we cal,l ICARE values. We a special team of Neonatal Nurses. Our mission is to serve our community as the leader in health and wellness. We do so by providing a positive and compassionate attitude toward our families, and co-workers. Job Summary Job Summary RN essential functions include, but are not limited to: * Assessment/reassessment - Systematically assesses / reassesses the health care needs of individuals; appropriate for specific age groups and patient conditions. Involves patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate * Nursing Diagnosis and Outcomes - Analyzes assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, involving patient, family and other healthcare providers as appropriate. * Implementation and Coordination of Care - Provides nursing care through interventions to achieve goals and needs using professional judgement guided by current evidence-based practice, regulations and policy * Evaluation - Evaluates patient outcomes by utilizing the critical thinking process and evidence based knowledge to recognize problems, evaluate facts and reach sound conclusions. * Evaluates discharge needs related to plan of care utilizing resources as needed. * Professional Practice Qualifications Education Diploma or Associate's degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Experience Previous experience in healthcare field preferred. Licensure/Certification Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program. Qualifications Education * Diploma or Associate's degree (ADN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Experience * Previous experience in healthcare field preferred. * Previous work history reflecting stable employment. * If no work experience, will consider school attendance and performance records. (Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience). Licensure / Certification * Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license. * Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. * Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training preferred. * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training is required within 6 months of hire. * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment. Other Knowledge / Skills * Must participate in Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) when offered at that hospital. * Must complete STABLE program within 1 year of hire and maintained if offered at NRHS. * Must attend breastfeeding classes as offered. Must attend required teach weeks/skills fairs and participate in emergency drills while on the job. Schedule Varies Work Shift Night Position Type Regular Full Time