Overview:
Compensation / Benefits
• $30.11-$49.17/hr. based 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-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
HPX NICU is a 25 bed Level III Unit caring for infants 23-42 weeks gestation. We have a staff of 5 Neonatologist and experienced Nurse Practitioner working along side experience RN's who specialize in Neonatal Care. In addition, we have a NICU ground transport team who are able to provide care to critical infants in need.
Responsibilities:
• The charge nurse coordinates the nursing services of departments by leading, directing and collaborating within the interdisciplinary care team. Serves as department leader alongside and in absences of Nurse Manager.
• Performs RN essential functions to include, but are not limited to:
• collaboration with other health professionals, assessment, analyzing assessment data, establishing goals, planning care strategy,
• establishing priorities of care, implementing care, delegating tasks safely, providing safe direct and indirect nursing care,
• evaluating responses to interventions, and performing additional nursing functions in accordance with knowledge and skills acquired beyond basic nursing preparation.
Qualifications:
Education
• Diploma or Associates degree (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Experience
• 1 year NICU experience required.
• Along with previous work history reflecting stable employment.
(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience).
Licensure / Certification
• Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or active multi-state RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training 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.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training is required within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
Other Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Must participate in Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) when offered at that hospital.
• Must complete STABLE program within 1 year of hire and maintained if offered at NRHS.
• Must attend breastfeeding classes as offered.
• Must attend required teach weeks/skills fairs and participate in emergency drills while on the job.