What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - NICU - Nights - PRN position at Odessa Regional Medical Center?
Registered Nurse - NICU
PRN Nights Position
Job Summary:
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care
- Assists physicians during examinations and procedures
- Triages patients
- Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
- Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Performs a variety of tasks
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
- Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department
Qualifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- NRP certification
- Suicide Prevention Certification
- PALS and COAP preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience in NICU required
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options
Odessa Regional Medical Center was founded in 1975 as Odessa Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Through the years, the hospital grew and evolved into a full-service healthcare facility and the name was changed to Odessa Regional Medical Center to reflect its larger campus and more comprehensive services. The hospital has 225 beds and has approximately 250 physicians on staff and has over 700 employees.
Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.