Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing, particularly with neonates, and will be dedicated to providing exceptional care to our most vulnerable patients. As a NICU nurse, you will play a vital role in the health and recovery of newborns requiring specialized medical attention.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in the NICU.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patients’ conditions regularly.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Operate and manage neonatal ventilators and other critical care equipment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and health coaches, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Perform airway management procedures when necessary.
- Educate families about their infant’s condition, treatment options, and health coaching strategies for ongoing care.
- Document patient information accurately in compliance with hospital policies and coding requirements.
- Participate in trauma medicine protocols as required during emergency situations.
Required Skills
- Neonates < 24-28 weeks
- Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management
- Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage)
- Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tube
- Isolation Precautions
- Arterial line management
- Central Line/Implanted Line Care
- UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter)
- UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter)
- IV vasopressors
- Surfactants
- Steroids
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
Requirements
- 2 years + of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
- BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications required
