RN Resident - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown; Cohort; Nights

Position: RN Resident - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown (Spring Cohort) - Nights
## RN Resident
- Registered Nurse
- Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown (Spring Cohort) - Nights Apply:
Oklahoma City:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R0069238##
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* Position Title:

** RN Resident
- Registered Nurse
- Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown (Spring Cohort) - Nights##
** Department:
** OCH Stepdown##
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* Job 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.
** Minimum Qualifications
** Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.  Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience None Required 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.
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire.
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire.
** 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.