Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Position Summary

Utilizes the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient-centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the maternal and newborn's condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural, and spiritual aspects.
• Affirms and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor.
• Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient’s condition for safe transfer of care. Monitors the hemodynamic status of the neonate, correctly interpreting and responding to results, and communicating critical information to the provider in a timely manner.
• Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the maternal and newborn's condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural, and spiritual aspects.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• Must provide copy of diploma or transcript upon hire.
• Must have certification in BLS and NRP upon hire or receive all certifications within a year after hire date and maintain clinical competency during employment with HHC in this role.
• Previous NICU experience required.