Registered Nurse NICU

About the role

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.
• Communicate patient condition and progress to interdisciplinary team members.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
• Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required.
• Current BLS Provider certification required.
• Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Current certification in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of neonatal care and resuscitation techniques.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

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Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full Time Nights | 7:00pm to 7:00am