Registered Nurse - NICU - Nights
Position Purpose
The primary objective of this position is to provide quality of care. Responsible for the direct and/or indirect care of patients assigned utilizing professional nursing skills and knowledge.
Unit Overview
Level 2 NICU for 32 weeks or greater. Minimum of 2 RNs per shift, usually operating at a 1:2 ratio.
Responsibilities
- Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and identify actual or potential barriers to learning and thereby incorporating the patient's education into daily activities based on age, cultural and spiritual values.
- Documents admission assessment / reassessment, plan, interventions and medication use and monitors its effects and outcomes according to policy.
- Utilizes the information management system to enhance communication and documents change in-patients condition to all appropriate individuals.
- Prioritizes work assignment based on changing situations.
- Communicates transfer of patient responsibility and pertinent information at the bedside and during Interprofessional Rounds.
- Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care and knowledgeable in abuse recognition and referral.
- Includes pain management and supportive care issues in the plan of care.
- Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care and by promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- BSN or BSN within 1 year required
- PA RN License
- AHA BLS
- Prior NICU experience preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules
- Free onsite parking
About Us
St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect. St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County.
Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.