What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - NICU - PRN Days position at Odessa Regional Medical Center?
Registered Nurse - NICU - PRN Days
Odessa Regional Medical Center’s reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. Our employees enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Position Details:
- Shift: PRN days
- Hours: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)
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