RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About the role

NT9 NICU: a fast-paced unit with 48 beds (23 Level 3 and 25 Level 2) caring for extremely preterm infants through term babies with diagnoses including prematurity, hypoglycemia, transient tachypnea, respiratory distress syndrome, feeding difficulties/delays, medication withdrawal, and whole-body cooling. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3. The team relies on strong communication with patients’ families and among colleagues, and values supportive teamwork to drive new patient-care initiatives and a culture of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Perform all unit-specific responsibilities and implement procedures and theories related to neonatal practice.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support the healthcare team.
• Complete initial assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and modify them based on continuous evaluation.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by reporting and correcting hazards and incidents.
• Communicate directly and privately to resolve issues; offer constructive feedback to peers and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Fulfill departmental competency requirements.
• Monitor intake and output for assigned neonatal patients.
• Assist mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care.
• Administer medications using proper bar-code scanning.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year (American Academy of Pediatrics); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days (American Heart Association).
• Education: Nursing Diploma.
• Experience: More than one year of NICU RN experience.

Skills

• IV insertion and NG/OG placement
• Strong assessment skills
• Medication administration