Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About This Role

This night-shift position on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit involves conducting comprehensive assessments of patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and administering medications and treatments. The role focuses on providing emotional support, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and engaging in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients

Requirements

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills
• EKG (based on patient; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes
• Associate's of Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN)