RN

Overview

Catholic Health is dedicated to providing compassionate care and improving outcomes for patients in their communities. They are recognized as one of Newsday's Top Places to Work on Long Island and have been voted as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare.

About the role

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RNs at Catholic Health are responsible for assessing, monitoring, administering medication, and managing overall care for premature and critically ill babies in a Level III NICU. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including attending physicians, RNs, and ancillary staff, to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Additionally, they advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients' loved ones through safety interventions, emotional support, and education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and administer medication to premature and critically ill babies in a Level III NICU
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients' loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education

Requirements

• Passion for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the NICU, Level III preferred
• Exposure to externship or capstone in the NICU
• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree (or enrollment in an accredited BSN program if pursuing an Associate's Degree)
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree (or enrollment in an accredited BSN program if pursuing an Associate's Degree)

Skills

• Passion for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Experience in the NICU, Level III preferred
• Exposure to externship or capstone in the NICU
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or enrollment in an accredited BSN program
• New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Tuition assistance
• A defined benefit pension plan

Pay

Salary Range: USD $56.39 - USD $73.66 /Hr.

Note: Actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job. It also does not include the value of benefits.