This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This role is for a registered nurse who will provide direct patient care in a neonatal intensive care unit, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate care outcomes. It involves continuous monitoring of patient conditions and collaboration with the care team to ensure a culture of safety and effective care delivery.
Responsibilities
Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices
Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes
Uphold and promote a culture of safety
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures
Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care
Appropriately delegate to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.)
Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures
Requirements
Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
Typically 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
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Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Nice to have:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
Important Details
Other conditions: May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
About the Company
Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
