Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled RN to provide exceptional nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position requires strong clinical competencies and the ability to support both stable and critically ill newborns.

Job Summary

This role involves the planning, coordination, and delivery of nursing care during specified shifts. Responsibilities include care planning, medication administration, monitoring physiological changes, addressing psychosocial needs of neonates, and providing education and training to patients and their families. The RN will also supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel according to their scope of practice and may be cross-trained to float to pediatrics.

Essential Functions

• Deliver appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and critically ill newborns.
• Demonstrate proficiency in routine nursing skills, which include:
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy, including blood products
  • Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains
  • Safe use of medical equipment in the NICU
• Utilize knowledge and skills in the care and management of neonates requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices, such as nasal CPAP and oxygen cannula.
• Provide care for critically ill neonates with a range of diagnoses, from micro-preterm infants to term infants.
• Ensure care provided is developmentally and environmentally appropriate.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Two years of NICU experience: Required
• Previous neonatal transport experience: Preferred
• Experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required
• RNC or CCRN certification: Preferred

This position may involve cross-training and floating to pediatric units as required. We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about neonatal care to apply for this rewarding opportunity.