Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Procedural Operating Room (OU Health)
Job posting number: #151604 (Ref:R0046007)
Job Description
Position Title:
Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Procedural Operating RoomDepartment:
Pediatric ORJob Description:
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Location: Oklahoma Childrens Hospital
Shift Available: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Operating Room has 11 OR rooms and 2 procedural rooms. We conduct an array of surgeries, including Urology, Cardiac, General, ENT, OMFS, Dental, Plastics, Neurology, Orthopedics, Robotics, and Gastroenterology. On average, we perform 700 cases a month. We stagger our teams throughout the day and are open from 0700 to 1900 and decrease to a limited crew from 1900 to 0700. We have limited on call times after 1900. We have an inhouse team (nurse and ST) every weekend Saturday and Sunday. Our in unit nurse educator organizes and develops pediatric operating room education designed to prepare, grow, and expand your skills and knowledge with the longest orientation in the hospital. Come join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to caring for the pediatric population in Oklahoma!
One (1) year of RN experience is preferred for this position. If you have less than one (1) year of RN experience, please search for positions titled “RN Resident” to start the application process.
General Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in one of OUMS’s specialty areas.
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.
- Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.
- 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: Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Experience: May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Possession of a valid license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty. BLS (American Heart Association) required upon 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. Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.
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