RN - NICU

Job Summary

DCH Health System offers Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Services at both DCH Regional and Northport Medical Center. The unit is staffed by a multidisciplinary team including Neonatologists, Neonatal nurse practitioners, Neonatal nursing staff, a NICU dedicated Respiratory Therapist, and a NICU dedicated pharmacist. Services include speech therapy, lactation consultations, child life therapy, and social work support.

About the Role

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and fostering positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Supervises LPNs, PCAs, and other non-licensed staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plan, provide, and document patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors.
• Evaluate and regularly reevaluate patient care; coordinate care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Assign and delegate nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the capabilities of the team members.
• Apply safety principles when performing care.
• Accurately document observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
• Provide accurate handoff reports and participate in unit-based huddles.
• Assist in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures, and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
• Perform initial and annual competency per job class.

Requirements

• Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date.
• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required.
• Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Required within 6 months of start date: ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ACLS, NRP, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and NRPP.

Qualifications

• Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required or obtain within 30 days of start date.
• BSN preferred, minimum Associates required.
• Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Decision-making abilities.
• Clear communication.
• Teamwork.
• Conflict resolution.
• Handling stress and conflict.
• Use of technology.
• Physical stamina.
• Physical presence onsite.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.