Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with NICU experience to join our dedicated healthcare team. This position involves caring for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU with high acuity, focusing on surgical, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and neurological conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates with various high-acuity conditions.
• Monitor and manage complex patient needs, including those on ventilators and with tracheostomies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilize specialized equipment and technology in neonatal care.
• Educate and support families regarding their child’s condition and care plans.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio or a Compact License.
• Experience in a Level IV NICU is required.
• Current certifications in NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), BLS (Basic Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• Proven experience with ventilation and tracheostomy care.
• Pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Patient Population

The NICU handles a diverse patient population, including but not limited to:

• Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Intraventricular Hemorrhage
• Prematurity of the Neonate
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• Failure to Thrive
• Necrotizing Enterocolitis
• Tracheal Esophageal Fistula
• Myelomeningocele
• Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
• Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
• Gastroschisis
• Omphalocele
• Genetic Defects
• Hypoglycemia
• Hyperbilirubinemia
• Hydrocephalus
• Renal Failure
• Seizure Disorders
• Pulmonary Hypertension

Special Equipment Used

The unit utilizes advanced technology and equipment, including:

• Nitric Oxide
• Servo Ventilators
• High-Flow Nasal Cannula
• Ram Cannula
• Bubble CPAP
• EVD (External Ventricular Drain)
• Shunts
• G-tubes
• Trachs
• Giraffe Beds
• Moog Feeding Pumps
• Arterial Lines
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Oscillators
• Bili Lights and Blankets

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and passionate nurse to make a significant impact in the lives of critically ill neonates and their families.