Registered Nurse NICU - Part-time Day Shift

Registered Nurse NICU - Part-time Day Shift

Seeking a part‑time experienced Registered Nurse to work in NICU. This position works day shift 7:00 am – 7:30 pm, 60 hours bi‑weekly, with weekend and holiday rotation.

Full‑service Level III NICU capable of caring for extremely low birth weight infants and babies as low as 24 weeks gestation, weighing as little as 500 grams. The unit has 30 beds with an average daily census of approximately 10 babies with a mix of acuity.

The RN independently provides patient care using the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties necessary to support effective patient care. Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Functions within the limits of state and federal licensing, regulatory bodies, and hospital policies.

• Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, educational and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.
• Uses knowledge and experience to identify patient needs and prioritize treatment; recognizes and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
• Provides initial assessments and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards; documents according to policy.
• Anticipates potential changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
• Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
• Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon planning standards and patient needs.
• Initiates individualized plan of care using nursing diagnosis based on identified patient needs and includes all available resources, e.g., family, caregivers, other disciplines and community agencies.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance when necessary to meet individual patient needs.
• Actively participates in the development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
• Implements the plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies and appropriate standards.
• Completely and accurately implements and documents nursing interventions and patient responses; communicates pertinent information to patients and health care team in a concise and timely manner using an interdisciplinary approach.
• Assures that the patient/family are updated regarding the status of the patient and any changes in the patient or plan of care as they evolve.
• Demonstrates flexibility in giving and receiving patient assignments on the department and hospital‑wide based on skill mix of staff available and patient care demands.
• Evaluates nursing care, including tools and equipment related to patient care.
• Reviews, evaluates and documents effectiveness of interventions, making modifications as needed on the plan of care.
• Evaluates new and existing equipment, policies, procedures and programs.
• Anticipates patient’s response to interventions and collaborates with patient/family and health care team to revise treatment plan accordingly.
• Identifies variances from expected outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Assesses patient/family for current knowledge of health status, condition or disease process; barriers to learning; readiness, willingness and ability to learn.
• Considers cultural, religious, financial and patient preference implications related to learning.
• Identifies learning needs and establishes goals using standardized or individualized teaching plans.
• Implements the plan through direct, interactive teaching with additional use of teaching aids and materials as appropriate; evaluates effectiveness of teaching.
• Communicates patient/family progress toward learning goals and need for follow‑up to other nurses and health care disciplines.
• Integrates discharge planning and referral into the teaching process; documents teaching per policy.
• Independently offers support to less experienced staff to aid in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates professional expectations as evidenced by incorporating suggestions for self‑development and/or performance into daily practice.
• Meets all…