Vascular Access Nurse - Pediatrics - Full Time - Nights

About the role

This position may be filled as an RN Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, education, and other Qualifications.

Special Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
• Student loan repayment up to $25,000
• Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles
• Night Shift Stipend (if nights)

General Description

At Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, our dedicated Pediatric Vascular Access Service delivers expert, end-to-end vascular access solutions designed to improve patient outcomes, reduce delays, and support clinical teams. As a specialized consult service, we don’t just place lines—we assess, recommend, and deliver the right device the first time, tailored to each patient’s unique treatment needs.

Essential Responsibilities

An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) II works under general supervision and provides nursing care in a hospital setting to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They are a critical link within their department in maintaining and modeling nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient care. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

RN I

• Minimum Qualifications: Education - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience - 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse. License/Certification/Registration - 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.

RN II

• Minimum Qualifications: Education - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience - 3-5 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required. License/Certification/Registration - 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.

RN III

• Minimum Qualifications: Education - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. Experience - 5+ years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse required. License/Certification/Registration - 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of the team.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Skilled in advanced care delivery models and environmental design to ensure delivery of safe patient care that is evidence-based.
• Ability to align behavior with personal values and determines fit with the organization’s culture.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.