Charge Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) I - NICU - FT - Days

Company: Norman Regional Health System
Location: Piedmont
Posted on: March 2, 2025

Job Description:

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.

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