Charge Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) I - NICU - FT - Days at Norman Regional Health System summary:
As a Charge Nurse in the NICU, you will oversee nursing services, lead a dedicated team, and coordinate the care of critically ill infants. This role demands collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to implement care plans while ensuring safety and compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates must possess a current RN license and have experience in neonatal care, and will benefit from various competitive compensation and ongoing educational opportunities.
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.
Keywords:
Charge Nurse, NICU, Registered Nurse, Neonatal Care, Healthcare, Critical Care, Nursing, Patient Care, Infant Care, Pediatric Nursing
