Pediatric ICU RN I (Night Shift) — Growth & Mentorship

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an RN I for the Pediatric ICU (PICU) in Oklahoma City. The RN I provides high-quality patient care under supervision, supporting skilled clinical teams in a fast-paced hospital environment and upholding OU Health's core values.

This entry-level role emphasizes growth from novice to competent practice, adherence to nursing standards, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with physicians, families, and support staff to ensure safe, effective care during nights.

Qualifications

• 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 maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• 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.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• 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.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing theory

Patient care

Professional practice standards

Cultural sensitivity

Effective communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

OU Health is seeking an RN I for the Pediatric ICU (PICU) in Oklahoma City. The RN I provides high-quality patient care under supervision, supporting skilled clinical teams in a fast-paced hospital environment and upholding OU Health's core values.

This entry-level role emphasizes growth from novice to competent practice, adherence to nursing standards, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with physicians, families, and support staff to ensure safe, effective care during nights.