Registered Nurse- NICU

Night Shift Registered Nurse – NICU (United States of America)

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating as per the nursing process.

• RN – State of Florida
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing (bachelor’s preferred)
• Completion of general and nursing orientation
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (refer to required certification addendum)
• Completion of annual competency based learning modules (CBL’s)
• Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines

• Assesses the patient on admission and continuously monitors
• Assesses patient/family learning needs
• Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient’s condition
• Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis
• Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and identified needs
• Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient
• On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge
• Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes
• Initiates and verifies physician orders
• Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care
• Evaluates patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes
  
  Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources
• Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, individualized to meet the special needs of each patient
• Identifies priorities for care of assigned patients
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice
• Adheres to Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times
• Reports to work when scheduled (refer to Attendance policy)
• Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy)
• Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times
• Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care
• Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education
• Assists with staff orientation and professional development
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co‑workers
• Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives
• Administers medications according to established policies
• Complies with patient safety goals and programs