LEVEL 3 NICU REGISTERED NURSE - NIGHTS

About the role

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Level 3 NICU Registered Nurse to join our night shift team!

Responsibilities

• Provide care for infants immediately after birth.
• Oversee the care of infant patients in the NICU.
• Troubleshoot and maintain NICU equipment.
• Consult with parents/guardians on aftercare and long-term health management for infants.
• Educate new parents on basic infant care including breastfeeding, hygiene and safety.
• Perform tests ordered by the neonatologist or nurse practitioner and evaluate the result.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school or nursing.
• Current valid RN license with the state of Idaho.
• Proof of completion of the following courses is required either at time of hire, or within the time frame designated.
• Previous NICU experience preferred.
• Able to use a variety of medical devices including, but not limited to: I.V. pumps, radiant warmers, Neonatal monitoring devices, Newborn medication administration, and respiratory equipment.
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Skills

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Ability to perform vital signs, initial admission, head-to-toe assessments on preterm, term, and post-term sick infants and post-partum adults.
• Able to offer family centered care for a postpartum mother and baby on the mother baby unit.
• Able to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to current guidelines.
• Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by each patient group.
• Communicates appropriately, clearly, and respectfully to other charge nurses, coworkers, supervisor, and physicians.
• Able to operate a variety of equipment related to infant support and care in the NICU.
• Able to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan on an ongoing basis.
• Able to manage and operate NICU equipment safely and correctly.
• Able to perform all newborn screening, blood sampling, and discharge procedures.
• Able to perform all discharge teaching, follow up instruction to parents in detail according to policy and procedure.
• Able to implement consultations and referrals as needed.
• Able to use Healthstream and complete assigned modules.
• Able to access the Policy and Procedure Manual on the hospital intranet.
• Able to communicate effectively in English. Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days).
• Medical Paid Time Off.
• Retail Plans (401K with up to 6% match).
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital.