RN - Registered Nurse - NICU

Company Description

Hospital

Job Description

Work Schedule: Night (7p to 7a)

Focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment.

Position Summary & Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – RN NICU provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include: • Assesses, plans and implements care and interventions in addressing the problems of the neonate • Carries out physician orders • Assists physician during examination, treatment, and procedures • Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs • Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care • Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems • Instructs and educates patients and families • Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team • Provides age and culturally appropriate care • Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment for at risk infants • Orients and mentors new staff members • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Qualifications

2+ to 5 years of experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Associate's Degree

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