RN NICU Nights

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a specific patient population within the care setting. Nursing care is based on interpreting and executing the medical and nursing treatment plans, adhering to established procedures, standards, and protocols during the assigned shift. The Staff RN provides comprehensive nursing care to the unit's patient population.

• Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
• Follows policies, procedures, and standards of practice to ensure safe and optimal care
• Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and others involved in care
• Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
• Meets organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
• Interprets variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processes
• Maintains regulatory compliance aligned with quality standards and ethical obligations
• Participates in activities supporting the Magnet Model and organizational initiatives
• Engages in peer review and professional development
• Acts as a preceptor actively and engagedly
• Provides age-specific, individualized care that promotes safety and aligns with patient safety interventions
• Educates patients and families throughout the care process
• Uses critical thinking to develop and implement care plans based on patient needs
• Utilizes resources efficiently and safely administers medications
• Practices safe patient handling

• Attends NICU staff and multidisciplinary meetings, including monthly NICU/Respiratory meetings when possible
• Participates in NICU interdisciplinary patient rounds
• Supports NICU protocols and assists with orientation of new or transferred staff
• Monitors and analyzes environmental and patient data to promote safety
• Manages the environment to ensure infant security, including parental education
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients with arterial lines

Collaborates with management, physicians, CNS, Clinical Quality, and directors to submit and analyze data within timelines. Identifies staff educational needs, mentors, and coaches as needed. Implements infection control procedures to reduce hospital-acquired infections, including care for central lines, urinary tracts, surgical sites, and respiratory infections (including influenza). Performs central line care per hospital policy. Supports breastfeeding education, including pump cleaning. Has knowledge of oxygen therapy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, and high-risk delivery including neonatal resuscitation and code management.

• Degree Program:
  College Diploma in Nursing
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year in NICU
• License/Certification:
  Registered Nurse License, BCLS or ACLS Certification, NRP certification within 3 months of hire

Compensation Range: $50.93 - $80.45 per hour