Registered Nurse - NICU II

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the NICU provides advanced, age-appropriate care to premature and ill newborns, including high-risk infants and those on ventilators. They perform comprehensive assessments, support feeding and parental education, and attend deliveries following NRP guidelines. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, oversees assistive personnel, and ensures high-quality, safe care aligned with organizational values of Safety, Compassion, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, patient-centered care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs.
• Optimize quality of life for neonatal patients and their families.
• Manage and coordinate care for neonatal patients, including stabilization and support for various gestational ages.
• Lead and supervise assistive staff, ensuring accountability for patient care.
• Participate in low and high-risk deliveries, providing expert neonatal support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current Colorado RN licensure or multistate license.
• Valid BLS certification; NRP and STABLE certifications required.
• Minimum of 1 year NICU experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical skills in neonatal care.
• Able to collaborate across disciplines.
• Leadership in supervising assistive personnel.
• Commitment to patient safety and compassionate care.