RN NICU Nights

About the Role

Join BSWH McLane Children's Hospital as a Neonatal Nurse in the only Level IV NICU located between Dallas and Austin. This 51-bed unit treats approximately 800 newborns each year. Schedule: Full Time – Nights – 36 hours per week, 7p-7a (3) shifts per week.

Patients We Serve

• Extremely low birth weight babies (22 weeks) to full term infants who need specialized care after birth
• Patients needing phototherapy, hypoglycemia treatment, sepsis, surgical intervention, whole body cooling to ECMO
• Wide range of acuity and treatments in our Level 4 NICU
• Located at the Memorial Campus with our L&D and Couplet Care partners
• Attend all high risk deliveries

About Our NICU

"We are a Magnet Hospital and are a nationally benchmarked level 4 NICU with outstanding outcomes. We have several growth opportunities and advancement within the department. We care for the sickest patients in CTX. We have patients transferred to us for higher level of care from 22,000 square miles around the state."

"We pride ourselves on teamwork and having lots of support to get through your shifts. We have lots of multidisciplinary opportunities and have strong relationships with our OB colleagues, providers, surgeons, RT's and ECMO coordinator." – Manager of NICU

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans; adjust plans to reach desired outcomes
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism in therapeutic connections with patients and families
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices
• Assess and document learning needs regularly
• Collaborate with colleagues and community to create care plans; delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly
• Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff
• Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth; contribute to peers' development and demonstrate community service commitment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
• Current RN license
• BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of starting

Key Success Factors

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area; understanding of hospital procedures and rules
• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common medications, and their side effects
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with diverse parties
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and critical thinking
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.