Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Full Time Nights

Summary

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Major Job Functions

• Affirms patient care needs through assessment
• Organizes appropriate patient care based on assessment information
• Implements and evaluates patient care plans
• Maintains a safe environment
• Maintains required competencies
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening situations
• Fosters collaborative interdisciplinary relationships
• Maintains quality of care based on outcome-oriented indicators
• Participates in cost containment and accurate charging for patient services
• Adjusts care based on age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs
• Supports patients in practicing their cultural and spiritual beliefs within medical regimen
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Effective organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting required
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses And Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association
• RN - Board of Nursing