Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Duration: 3 + Months (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides competent and compassionate nursing care to a variety of hospital patients, ranging from simple to complex conditions. This role involves collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams, monitoring patient status, and delivering evidence-based care.
 
Essential Responsibilities:
These responsibilities are core to the position. Inability to perform them with or without reasonable accommodation may result in disqualification.

• Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and medical treatments
• Note and act on all changes in physician orders for assigned patients
• Assist physicians during patient examinations and minor diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
• Obtain and monitor vital physiological data; observe patient responses and intervene as necessary
• Administer medications and intravenous (IV) therapies, including blood products
• Provide comprehensive, competent care to meet patients’ physical and emotional needs
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, including care planning and discharge instructions
• Educate patients and families on hospital policies and health-related topics
• Refer patients to appropriate personnel or services based on care needs
• Delegate appropriate tasks to nursing support staff

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, techniques, and procedures
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills
• Ability to apply nursing techniques appropriately in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to diverse cultural and language needs of patients and families
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and charting

 
Preferred Skills & Experience:

• N/A (Optional to include certifications, specialized training, or unit-specific preferences)