Registered Nurse NICU - Weekend Option - Full Time - Night Shift

NICU Nurse

A NICU nurse is a medical professional with specialized skills in caring for newborn infants who are either premature, born with congenital deformities, experience delivery complications, and/or life-threatening illnesses. The NICU nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and the plan of care. On a daily basis, they administer medications, perform complex procedures, work with complicated technology, and consult with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate all aspects of the neonate's care.

They comfort the neonates and provide education and comfort to the families.

Education:

Required:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience:

Preferred:
Previous nursing experience

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate effective leadership abilities Exhibits valuable time management skills Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification /Registration:

Required:

RN license active in the state of Missouri

Required:

BLS must be obtained within 90 days Must obtain NRP within one year of hire