RN NICU

The RN NICU provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to care for patients within an assigned unit. Coordinates care provided throughout the hospital. Cooperates with other members of the health care team in meeting total needs of patients. Participates in patient education. Directs and assists in activities of ancillary personnel.

Job Description

The RN NICU provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to care for patients within an assigned unit. Coordinates care provided throughout the hospital. Cooperates with other members of the health care team in meeting total needs of patients. Participates in patient education. Directs and assists in activities of ancillary personnel.

• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan, intervention and evaluation. Prioritizes, plans, and organizes the delivery of comprehensive nursing care.
• Assess the physiological, psychosocial, and educational and discharge planning needs of the patient and family according to nursing policy and procedure.
• Formulates expected outcomes for each nursing diagnosis which are realistic, measurable, and mutually set with the patient and family and developed as per policy of the unit.
• Develops patient specific nursing interventions which are based upon the nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes.
• Develops, implements and changes evaluates Patient Care Plan as evidenced by documented review and revision every 72 hours or as needed.
• Works with the physician to identify patient goals and nursing interventions.
• Maintains a positive and caring interpersonal relationship with patient, families and fellow employees. Accepts constructive criticism to improve self and nursing practice.
• Demonstrates technical/clinical skills to provide nursing care that is appropriate for the department assigned. Uses good judgment in emergency measures.
• Able to adapt to change with the workload. Works independently with minimal supervision. Acts as an advocate for patient rights by initiating and maintaining confidentiality, privacy, safety, patient education and active collaboration with the health care team to promote the patient's best interests.
• Accountable for assignments and their completion within scheduled work hours. Maintains appropriate time records.
• Assists in orientating new staff members as needed and /or resourcing other members of allied team.
• Supports, promotes and functions within the Hospital and Unit policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Willing to cross train.
• Demonstrates proficiency in managing resources, utilizing equipment in a safe manner. Actively contributes to cost control by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
• Administers and controls narcotics and medications including parenteral and blood components.
• Attends 75%, a minimum of six, unit staff meetings annually to be successful. Accountability for reading minutes of monthly meetings. Participates in conferences and education programs required (annual skills update) and quality improvement activities and issues that monitor to improve care provided.
• Cross trains to an additional unit or area within 1 year of hire as staffing permits. If requested, will float to another area with documented competency on an already scheduled shift.

• Assesses and cares for the pediatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the growth and development process.
• Utilizes the chain of command in situations where resolutions of the issues exceed authority.
• Maintains accountability of own practice and demonstrates professional skills thru self development and participation in on-going hospital in-service…