About This Role
This Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse position involves delivering attentive, evidence-informed care to newborns requiring close monitoring and specialized support. You will assess each infant, coordinate care with families and the clinical team, and respond promptly to changes in condition.
Responsibilities
- Assess newborns, monitor vital signs, interpret diagnostic evaluations, and document care in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Administer medications and intravenous (IV) infusions; support airway management, ventilator care, and neonatal resuscitation procedures within your scope
- Use aseptic technique and infection-control practices while providing catheter care, specimen collection, and other bedside nursing care
- Communicate changes in infant status, coordinate with the care team, and support family education and discharge planning
- Timely assessment and coordinated intervention help infants receive appropriate care and give families clear, compassionate support
Requirements
- Nursing credentials and current licensure appropriate to the role and jurisdiction
- Basic life support (BLS) and neonatal resuscitation qualifications as required by the employer
- Demonstrated patient assessment, medication administration, IV insertion, airway management, and medical documentation skills
- Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, or other EHR/EMR systems
- Knowledge of neonatal physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology
- Apply sound judgment, clear communication, and compassionate patient care while following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements
- NICU experience: 2 years (Required)
- Do you have PALS and NRP?
Nice to have:
- NICU, intensive care unit (ICU), pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), acute care, inpatient, or hospital experience
- Neonatal ventilator and critical-care experience
Important Details
- Schedule: 36.0 hours per week
About the Company
This is a local-accepted position; role-specific scheduling and eligibility details should be confirmed with the employer.