Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Nights

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 130,183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking an ICU RN to join a 32-bed unit providing care for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis and post-open heart surgery. You’ll work nights (7p-7a) with a supportive team including stroke and cardiac units, emphasizing communication with patients and families.

Education requirements include a Diploma/ADN with BSN/MSN preferred, Oklahoma RN license and BLS certification; new grads may participate in Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Oklahoma RN license is required.
• BLS certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient care needs and involve family and healthcare providers.
• Plan and implement nursing care to achieve outcomes using evidence-based practice.
• Evaluate discharge needs and coordinate resources for the plan of care.
• Provide professional practice and collaboration with ICU team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

Diploma or ADN

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Job description

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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 and 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 Hospital ICU is a 32 bed unit. The ICU cares for a wide variety of critical patients with complex medical conditions- including respiratory failure, sepsis, renal failure, induced hypothermia, and prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy. The ICU team works in collaboration withthe dedicated stroke unitto provide award winning advanced stroke care. We maintain a fast pace to meet the needs of those in the most acute phases of cardiac disease. Common cardiac procedures/diagnosis seen in ICU include post open heart surgery, severe decompensated heart failure, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, aortic dissection, and acute severe valvular dysfunction. Daily care and responsibilities may include managing various life-support systems including ventilation, heart monitoring, and lifesaving medications.The ICU RN shouldshow respect, empathy, and exhibit strong communication skills with patients, families, and other health care professionals.

Comprehensive and inclusive training and for new graduate RN. 12 week orientation with a designated preceptor.

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
• New grads are required to complete Norman Regional's Nurse Residency Program

Schedule

7p-7a

Work Shift

Night

Position Type

Regular Full Time