Registered Nurse; RN), NICU-Contracts- FlexStaff

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the NICU at Northwell Health is responsible for providing age‑specific care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who excel in collaboration and patient care management.

• Location:
  
  Danbury, CT
• Facility:
  Northwell Health
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
• Assess level of pain and pain management.
• Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Identify patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.
• Develop patient outcome statements and establish individualized patient goals.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.

• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut required.
• BLS certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and quality in healthcare services, ensuring that their team members are equipped to provide the best possible outcomes for patients.