ICU RN Nights Experienced

About the Role

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) III works under general supervision and provides nursing care in a Medical ICU setting to patients with complex health problems. This role is a critical link in maintaining and modeling nursing practice standards, upholding the nursing code of ethics, and ensuring the highest quality of safe, patient-centered care. The RN III is a proficient nurse advancing to expert, with an intuitive grasp of complex variables impacting care on a larger scale. They focus on patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, innovation, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
• Assume responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician orders.
• Assist physicians in patient examinations and perform minor diagnostic procedures and treatments; serve as a resource for complex procedures.
• Obtain and monitor physiological data, observe patient manifestations, and intervene as necessary.
• Administer medications as prescribed and initiate, regulate, and monitor intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Deliver patient care competently and provide coaching and mentoring to others as needed.
• Resolve patient complaints in a timely manner in collaboration with support staff.
• Inform patients and families of hospital procedures and share care plans during hospitalization and at discharge.
• Make referrals for patient care needs and assist with escalation of care when needed.
• Foster a growth mindset culture through mentorship, coaching, and feedback, and maintain professional certifications/licensure.
• Develop a professional career plan with personal and performance goals aligned with enterprise-wide metrics.
• Mentor and coach newer staff to support their professional development.
• Foster an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued.
• Delegate tasks to clinical support staff and interact with patients and families to share care plans.
• Provide feedback and learning opportunities through formal and informal methods.
• Influence others, build consensus, and gain cooperation to accomplish goals.
• Assist in staffing needs planning and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
• Specialty certification(s) preferred.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services; capable of working independently and leading a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain civility and good working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Proficiency in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to advocate for patients and maintain integrity and trust.
• Conflict management skills to address disagreements constructively.
• Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.
• Skilled in advanced care delivery models and environmental design to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care.
• Ability to align behavior with personal values and organizational culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), and medical and dental plans.